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Anti-Suffrage Demonstration 1912
Advertisement for a Demonstration by the National League for Opposing Woman Suffrage at the Albert Hall, 28th February, 1912. Photographs of leading figures in the organisation including Lord Curzon, Earl of Cromer, Lewis Harcourt M.P and Violet Markham. Date: 1912
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Cromer Curzon Demonstration Figures Harcourt Including Leading League Lewis Markham Opposing Organisation Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Violet Albert Rights
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This photograph advertisement from 1912 showcases an Anti-Suffrage Demonstration organised by the National League for Opposing Woman Suffrage, held at the prestigious Albert Hall on the 28th of February that year. The advertisement features several leading figures in the organisation, including prominent politicians and socialites, who were vocal in their opposition to women's suffrage. Lord Curzon, a former Viceroy of India and Foreign Secretary, is seen in the forefront, standing proudly among the other esteemed gentlemen. Earl Cromer, a British statesman and Governor-General of Sudan, is seated to Lord Curzon's right, while Lewis Harcourt, a British politician and member of parliament, is positioned to his left. Violet Markham, a prolific writer and active campaigner against women's suffrage, is also present, adding a feminine touch to the gathering. The National League for Opposing Woman Suffrage was a prominent organisation that sought to maintain the political power of men by opposing women's right to vote. The league believed that women were not capable of making informed political decisions and that their primary role was in the home. This advertisement, with its impressive line-up of speakers, aimed to draw a large crowd to the demonstration and further solidify the league's stance on the issue. The suffrage movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, was a significant social and political force during this era. This photograph serves as a fascinating glimpse into the intense debates and passionate campaigns that shaped the women's rights movement in early 20th century Britain.
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