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Glass Frame : Suffragette woman in the stocks, unsympathetic cartoon
Mounted Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Suffragette woman in the stocks, unsympathetic cartoon
Unsympathetic comment on Votes or Women
1913
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Media ID 582581
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Chain Postcards Propaganda Stocks Tongue Unsympathetic Votes Rights
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 11.8cm x 17.7cm (4.6" 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 powerful print captures a suffragette woman in the stocks, a symbol of the oppression and resistance faced by women fighting for their right to vote. The unsympathetic cartoon accompanying the image serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and discrimination these brave women endured in their fight for equality.
The use of propaganda through postcards like this one was common during the suffrage movement, with images meant to belittle and undermine the efforts of women seeking political rights. The tongue-in-cheek depiction of a chained woman sitting in stocks reflects society's dismissive attitude towards female activists at that time.
Despite facing ridicule and backlash, these courageous suffragettes remained steadfast in their pursuit of justice and equality. Their determination paved the way for future generations of women to exercise their right to vote and participate fully in democratic processes.
This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the struggles faced by early feminists, highlighting both the progress made since 1913 and the ongoing fight for gender equality today. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come, while also acknowledging how much further we still have to go in achieving true social justice for all.
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