Glass Frame : Suffragette Lunatic Asylum
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Suffragette Lunatic Asylum
Suffragette Lunatic Asylum. Inmate of Lunatic Asylum tells mannish suffragette in tweed suit, spats and hat, What! You, a militant suffragette! Pooh! You ve no business here, you re not mad, you re only a fool! Drawn by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) Date: circa 1912
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Media ID 14161222
© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Asylum Business Drawn Fool Inmate Lawson Lunatic Militant Pooh Spats Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Tells Tweed Mannish Rights
7"x5" Glass Mount
Wall mounted or free-standing, these black edged glass frames feature a smooth chamfered edge and a stylish black border (on back face of the glass). Manufactured from 4mm thick glass, Glass Mounts are a durable, professional way of displaying and protecting your prints. Your 7x5 print is slotted into the back of the frame so can easily be changed if needed.
Tempered Glass Mounts are ideal for wall display, plus the smaller sizes can also be used free-standing via an integral stand
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative and thought-provoking image, titled "Suffragette Lunatic Asylum," is a poignant reminder of the fierce opposition and discrimination faced by suffragettes during their relentless fight for women's right to vote in early 20th century Britain. Drawn by renowned English cartoonist Lawson Wood in circa 1912, the illustration depicts a heated exchange between a mannishly-dressed suffragette, clad in a tweed suit, spats, and hat, and an inmate of a lunatic asylum. The inmate, with a disapproving expression, exclaims, "What! You, a militant suffragette! Pooh! You've no business here, you're not mad, you're only a fool!" The suffragette's determined stance and unwavering gaze, however, convey a sense of resilience and unyielding commitment to her cause. The suffragette movement, which began in the late 19th century, was met with widespread ridicule and hostility from the public and authorities alike. Women who dared to challenge the status quo were often branded as "mad" or "hysterical," and many were forcibly institutionalized in asylums. This dehumanizing tactic was an attempt to undermine their credibility and silence their voices. Despite these challenges, the suffragettes persisted, engaging in various forms of civil disobedience, including protests, hunger strikes, and arson attacks on property. Their efforts eventually paid off, as the Representation of the People Act was passed in 1918, granting some women the right to vote. This powerful and historically significant image serves as a testament to the courage and determination of the suffragettes, who refused to be silenced or marginalized in their quest for women's suffrage.
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