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Votes for women air balloon, 1909
Votes for women more in the air than ever: the suffragettes dirgible for the opening of Parliament. Armed with a megaphone and handbills, Muriel Matters and her air balloon intended to travel above the route of the royal procession for the opening of Parliament. However, the Illustrated London News reported that it was necessary to keep the balloon so high over Westminster that it was almost invisible. Date: 1909
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Balloon Demo Demonstration Matters Muriel Opening Parliament Procession Publicity Route Stunt Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Votes Rights
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the powerful symbolism of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Votes for Women Air Balloon, 1909" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the determination and resilience of the suffragette movement. The iconic air balloon, adorned with the message "Votes for Women," soars high above Parliament, armed with a megaphone and handbills. This stunning piece of history is not just a beautiful addition to your home or office decor, but a reminder of the courageous women who fought for the right to vote. Bring a piece of the past into your present with our high-quality Fine Art Prints.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 50.3cm (16.5" x 19.8")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Votes for Women Soar High: Muriel Matters and the Suffragette Air Balloon Stunt, 1909 In the spirit of bold and innovative activism, the British suffragette movement took to the skies in their quest for women's right to vote. Among the most daring of these demonstrations was the suffragette air balloon, piloted by suffragette leader Muriel Matters during the opening of the British Parliament in 1909. Matters, armed with a megaphone and handbills, intended to travel above the route of the royal procession, drawing attention to the suffrage cause from an unconventional vantage point. However, the Illustrated London News reported that it was necessary to keep the balloon so high over Westminster that it was almost invisible to the crowds below. This photograph captures a moment in history when the suffragette movement, fueled by determination and creativity, defied societal norms and took to the skies to demand their rights. The air balloon stunt, though not as visible as intended, served as a powerful symbol of the suffragettes' unwavering commitment to securing the vote for women. The Edwardian era, with its rigid social structures and gender roles, provided a challenging backdrop for the suffragette movement. Yet, women like Muriel Matters refused to be silenced or sidelined, instead using unconventional methods like the air balloon stunt to bring attention to their cause. This image, a testament to the suffragettes' determination and ingenuity, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the fight for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom. The suffragettes' perseverance paid off, as women were granted the right to vote in 1918, just nine years after this daring demonstration took place.
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