Anti Suffrage Collection

Anti-suffrage satirical postcard - Leap Year Goods - " Will wear well". A woman in full tweed suit of jacket and plus fours standing with her motorbike. 1908

The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged
527844 The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged. Cap of Liberty is attached to Speakers chair. 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank

Rag-Time in the House, January 29, 1913 (etching)
867817 Rag-Time in the House, January 29, 1913 (etching) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Boadicea Leading Her Troops into Battle, AD 61 (colour litho)
817845 Queen Boadicea Leading Her Troops into Battle, AD 61 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Boadicea Leading Her Troops into Battle, AD 61)

Lord Cromer (engraving)
663507 Lord Cromer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Cromer. Illustration from Cassells History of England (special edition, A W Cowan, c 1890)

Anti universal suffrage cartoon in the lead up to the 1867 Reform Act (engraving)
3657194 Anti universal suffrage cartoon in the lead up to the 1867 Reform Act (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - Anti-Suffrage card
Anti-Suffrage card - Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - The man of the House holding the baby whilst his wife goes out and campaigns for womens rights

WOMENs RIGHTS, 1909. Election Day! A suffragette leaving two infant children in the care of her husband as she prepares to go out. American cartoon by E.W

ANTI-SUFFRAGE POSTER, 1915. Which do you prefer? The home or the street corner for woman? Vote No on Woman Suffrage, October 19th. Lithograph by Tom Fleming, 1915

WOMENs RIGHTS CARTOON. A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage. American cartoon, 1894, by C. Jay Taylor facetiously suggesting that the then current fashions were an effective barrier to woman suffrage

WOMENs RIGHTS, c1917. Poster for the British Womens National Anti-Suffrage League, c1917

WOMENs RIGHTS CARTOON, 1915. An anti-suffragist has a vision of a corrupt politician holding a sword saying Womans place is in the home. Lithograph, 1915

NATIONAL WOMENs PARTY. Members of the National Womens Party move important documents from their headquarters in Washington, D.C. during a fire

WOMENs RIGHTS, 1852. A satirical view of the womens rights movement from an American magazine of 1852

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Crowd breaking up the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

An amused crowd of onlookers at Rahway, New Jersey, watches a parade of men dressed in Mother Hubbards
LOCKWOOD CAMPAIGN, 1884. An amused crowd of onlookers at Rahway, New Jersey, watches a parade of men dressed in Mother Hubbards and striped stockings

WOMENs RIGHTS: MUSIC, 1869. Lithograph sheet music cover of an American song satire on the womens suffrage movement, 1869

BELVA ANN LOCKWOOD (1830-1917). American lawyer and womens rights advocate. Anti-Lockwood campaign card showing Benjamin F. Butler as the power behind the skirts, c1884

LOCKWOOD CAMPAIGN, 1884. An amused crowd of onlookers at Rahway, New Jersey, watches a parade of men dressed in Mother Hubbards and striped stockings

WOMENs RIGHTS, 1868. How It Would Be, If Some Ladies Had Their Own Way : American cartoon, 1868
WOMENs RIGHTS, 1868. How It Would Be, If Some Ladies Had Their Own Way" : American cartoon, 1868, disparaging the womens suffrage movement

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"Unveiling the Layers of Anti-Suffrage: A Historical Perspective" In the realm of women's rights, a battle ensued between those advocating for suffrage and their staunch opponents. The concept of anti-suffrage was not only expressed through words but also captured in various forms of art, shedding light on the resistance faced by suffragettes. One such portrayal is Lance Thackeray's comic postcard titled "Passive Resistance. " With humor as his weapon, Thackeray mocks the notion that women should be denied their right to vote. This satirical approach is further exemplified in another postcard called "Leap Year Goods, " which playfully ridicules anti-suffragists. Looking back into history, we encounter William Lloyd Garrison's oil painting depicting an influential figure who opposed suffrage. His portrait serves as a reminder that even prominent individuals could hold opposing views regarding this crucial matter. The 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank titled "The Charter - a Common Scene" offers insight into how some envisioned an enlarged House of Commons if suffrage were granted. Highlighting fears and prejudices, this artwork portrays chaos and disorder with the Cap of Liberty attached to the Speaker's chair. Susan B. Anthony emerges as one of the most prominent figures in both pro- and anti-suffrage movements. In her later years, a profile portrait captures her determination and unwavering spirit despite facing opposition from within society itself. Contrasting this image is a young Susan B. Anthony depicted in another print dating back to 1850—a testament to her lifelong commitment towards achieving equality for all women. Delving deeper into history reveals Hannah Humphrey's hand-coloured etching titled "Copenhagen House, " published in 1795 during times when discussions surrounding female enfranchisement began gaining momentum.