Placard Collection

Suffragette Cat in Straw Hat Votes for Women. Cat in a straw hat, placed at a jaunty angle, wears a large placard which reads, Votes for Women Date: circa 1908

Sydney At Your Feet
January 1957: A white cat who lives at the top of one of the pylon supports of the Sydney Harbour Bridge welcomes tourists to the Australian capital. (Photo by Dennis Rowe/BIPs/Getty Images)

Ulster Says No
1st September 1912: Unionists from district Orange Lodges march to the Manor House Grounds, Coleraine, County Derry, in an Anti-Home Rule demonstration. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Signpost in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Suffragette demonstration. 21st May 1906

Sheet Music Suffragettes Humorous One or Two Step. Written by Montague Ewing, cover illustration by Reginald Rigby with suffragettes in the colours, one holding a hammer

Bathing Belle Parade
Three disgruntled beauty queens look particularly annoyed at a sassy woman in a red bikini holds a placard boasting that she can cook too!

Suffragette Lilian Lenton in Court 1913
A newspaper placard dated Wednesday, June 11, 1913, with the headline, Miss. Lentons Reappearance. Lilian Lenton (1891-1972)

Devonshire Place, Lisson Grove, London
Devonshire Place (or perhaps Devonshire Place Mews), Lisson Grove, near Paddington, London. A crowd - mostly children with a few adults - has gathered. Someone holds a placard aloft

View over the Berlin Wall in 1985, towards the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz in East Berlin, at night, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Painted sign outside of Havana bar advertising drinks and cocktails, Havana Viejo, Old Havana World Heritage Area, Cuba

Suffragette, An Easter Prophecy. Suffragette hen with chick, rabbit and eggs. The hen carries a Votes for Women placard and the rhyme reads, When hens all join the suffrage ranks

LUDDITE PLACARD, 1808. Placard, pointing to the industrial unrest following the introduction of textile machinery. Poster, 1808

Salem With Museum. Placard. Massachusetts. united States

Conservative Van
10th December 1907: A Conservative Party van during electioneering in the provinces. The slogan reads; Socialism Denies Liberty. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Public protest, Kazakhstan, 1990 C017 / 9394
Public protest. People, assembled at a rally to protect the drying Aral Sea. Photographed in Kazakhstan, in 1990

Demonstration to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey
A group of people on a demonstration in the middle of a road, holding banners and placards, determined to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey

A child Protestor at the I Count climate change rally in London
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Arcades and vaulted arches in the alleys of the old town, Venice, Veneto, Italy

French and Italian customs officers shake hands at the border, early 20th century (postcard)
PCT5618261 French and Italian customs officers shake hands at the border, early 20th century (postcard) by Unknown photographer

Foundation of San Miguel de Ibarra by Cristobal de Troya on September 28, 1606
AIS5332912 Foundation of San Miguel de Ibarra by Cristobal de Troya on September 28, 1606; (add.info.: ECUADOR. AMAZONIAN PROVINCE. Ibarra. City Hall. Greatest hall.); Photo © Rotger/AIC.

French-Italian border in Grimaldi, beg of 20th century (postcard)
PCT5618257 French-Italian border in Grimaldi, beg of 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: French-Italian border in Grimaldi - Ventimiglia (Ventimiglia Italia) Pont Saint-Louis (Menton)

Protesters passing a man with a sandwhich board
5616659 Protesters passing a man with a sandwhich board; (add.info.: 19th century protesters passing a man with a sandwich board advertising 'Jones Eating House' London 1843)

Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic 1849. Gentleman facing a revolt by his wife, children
FLO4995421 Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic 1849. Gentleman facing a revolt by his wife, children, housekeepper and servants

Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard
527836 Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Presidential electioneering in New York: torchlight procession of the M'Clellan party, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Presidential electioneering in New York: torchlight procession of the M'Clellan party, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. C. D. Shanly

The election of Mr. Horatio Seymour, Governor of the State of New York…, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The election of Mr. Horatio Seymour, Governor of the State of New York: Democratic procession passing the New York Hotel, 1862

1967 Gulf London Rally
JUNE 27: Photographers and an unusual spectator observe the start during the Gulf London Rally on June 27, 1967. (Photo by LAT Images)

The Lambeth Election: the Hustings at Kennington, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Lambeth Election: the Hustings at Kennington, [London], 1857. The nomination took place...at the Triangle, Kennington-park...Mr

Scenes from the Elections - drawn by George Thomas, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Elections - drawn by George Thomas, 1857. Voting in Britain. In the 1857 general election, the Whigs, led by Lord Palmerston, won a majority in the House of Commons

Les fetes de la victoire a New-York; les herauts d'armes de la 1st division Americaine, 1919. Creator: Unknown
Les fetes de la victoire a New-York; les herauts d'armes de la 1st division Americaine, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Parade On Pennsylvania Ave. West Virginia G.A.R. Unit, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Parade On Pennsylvania Ave
Parade On Pennsylvania Ave, [Washington, DC], West Virginia G.A.R. Unit, 1915. [Members of the Grand Army of The Republic march through the streets. Placard: Company B, 61st O.V.V.I

American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947

The Lambeth Election - the Hustings on Kennington Common, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Lambeth Election - the Hustings on Kennington Common, 1850....nomination of candidates for the representation in Parliament of the [London] borough of Lambeth...a considerable number of persons

In front of city hall, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
In front of city hall, San Francisco, California. The Worker's Alliance, Works Progress Administration (WPA) organize simultaneous demonstrations in the large cities of the nation cut in

Mass meeting of WPA workers parading up Market Street, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mass meeting of Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers parading up Market Street, San Francisco, California. The meeting was held in protest to cuts made by Congress in relief appropriations

Mass meeting of WPA workers parading up Market Street, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mass meeting of Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers parading up Market Street, San Francisco, California. The meeting was held in protest to cuts made by Congress in relief appropriations

Mass meeting of WPA workers parading up Market Street, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mass meeting of Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers parading up Market Street. San Francisco, California. The meeting was held in protest to cuts make by Congress in relief appropriations

In front of city hall, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
In front of city hall, San Francisco, California. The Worker's Alliance, Works Progress Administration (WPA) organize simultaneous demonstrations in the large cities of the nation cut in

The Great City Meeting at Guildhall - (Exterior), 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great City Meeting at Guildhall - (Exterior), 1850....a meeting was held in the Guildhall, [in London], which was crowded to excess...Mr

The Freedom of Election, published June 22, 1818. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
The Freedom of Election, published June 22, 1818

Plate Seven of 38, from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796–99. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Plate Seven of 38, from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796-99

NUPE members protesting against cuts, Coventry
Striking NUPE (National Union of Public Employees) members protesting against proposed council cuts outside Whitley Abbey Comprehensive School, Coventry, 10 November 1981. Date: 1981

Preparing for the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross
Royal Cornwall Museum staff and the Chairman of the Royal Institution of Cornwall prepare to take part in the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show

Royal Cornwall Museum Staff with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE, at the Royal Cornwall Show
Royal Cornwall Museums Individual Gifts Manager is pictured with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE

Decorated blue wall with potted plants in the old alleys of Medina, Chefchaouen, Morocco

Charing Cross Station, on The Strand and next to Trafalgar Square, showing bust London traffic. Picture taken 20th November 1933

Chris Evans, DJ on Radio One, presents the Radio One Roadshow from Tenby in South Wales. The huge crowd go wild as the event is broadcast live on BBC Radio One. Picture taken 23rd August 1996

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"Unveiling the Power of Placards: A Glimpse into History and Expression" Step back in time to the Suffragette demonstration on 21st May 1906, where courageous women fought for their rights with powerful placards held high. Discover Sydney At Your Feet, as a vibrant placard captures the essence of this captivating city's allure. Witness the resounding message of "Ulster Says No, " boldly displayed on a placard during a pivotal moment in Irish history. Humor meets activism with Sheet Music Suffragettes Humorous One or Two Step, showcasing how creativity merged with protest. Join the lively Bathing Belle Parade, where colorful placards added an extra splash of vibrancy to this festive event. Intrigue unfolds as we delve into Suffragette Lilian Lenton's court appearance in 1913, her steadfastness reflected through her defiantly-held placard. Walk down Devonshire Place in Lisson Grove, London, and encounter thought-provoking placards that shed light on social issues and political stances. Travel across continents to Quin, County Clare in Ireland. There stands a signpost bearing messages of hope and direction - all conveyed through strikingly painted placards. Immerse yourself in Havana's vibrant atmosphere as you come across a painted sign outside a bar advertising drinks and cocktails. The artistry extends beyond beverages; it becomes an expression of culture through eye-catching placards. Experience the power behind "Suffragette: An Easter Prophecy, " where prophetic words were emblazoned on bold signs during times of change and revolution. Transport yourself back to 1808 when industrial unrest prevailed. Witness the LUDDITE PLACARD pointing towards societal upheaval caused by technological advancements - an early example of using signs for dissent against progress. Catch sight of Conservative Van adorned with persuasive slogans urging support for political ideologies – yet another testament to the influence of placards in shaping public opinion.