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Sylvia Pankhurst, British suffragette, in a bath chair, London, June 1914. Artist
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Sylvia Pankhurst, British suffragette, in a bath chair, London, June 1914. Sylvia Pankhurst (1882-1960) is shown here in her severely weakened state caused by numerous hunger, thirst and sleep strikes. She had a team of bodyguards composed of suffragettes and male supporters who tried to prevent police from re-arresting her while she was released from Holloway Gaol under the terms of the Prisoners Temporary Discharge for III-Health Act, usually called the Cat and Mouse Act. Suffragettes were allowed to go on hunger strike but once they became ill they were released. When they had recovered, the police re-arrested them and returned them to prison in order that they completed their sentences
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This powerful print captures Sylvia Pankhurst, a prominent British suffragette, in a bath chair in London during June 1914. The image portrays Pankhurst in a severely weakened state due to her relentless hunger, thirst, and sleep strikes as part of her activism for women's rights. Despite her frailty, she had an unwavering team of bodyguards consisting of fellow suffragettes and male supporters who fiercely protected her from being re-arrested by the police. Pankhurst's release from Holloway Gaol under the Prisoners Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health Act, commonly known as the Cat and Mouse Act, allowed suffragettes to go on hunger strike until they fell ill. Once their health deteriorated significantly, they were temporarily released only to be re-arrested once recovered so that they could complete their prison sentences. In this historic photograph taken in black and white, we witness Pankhurst being carried through the streets of London's East End by one of her dedicated supporters. The buildings lining the avenue serve as a backdrop to this poignant moment captured during a time when women fought tirelessly for their right to vote. Sylvia Pankhurst's determination and resilience are evident even in her weakened state. This image stands as a testament to the tireless efforts made by countless individuals like Pankhurst who paved the way for gender equality and social progress throughout history.
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