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Barred from Womens Lecture for wearing bloomers
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Vicar from entering a Lecture (for Women Only !) as she is wearing bloomers, which Rev Self Righteous views as totally unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1911
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph from 1911, a determined woman, dressed in an elegant outfit accessorized with a hat and a smirk, is stopped at the entrance of a lecture hall by a stern-faced Vicar. The woman's outfit, while fashionable and stylish for the era, consists of bloomers - a controversial piece of clothing for women at the time. The Vicar, with a smug expression on his face, holds out a hand, preventing the woman from entering the all-women's lecture. The scene plays out against the backdrop of the British suffragette movement, which advocated for women's rights to vote and to wear trousers, challenging the traditional norms of society. Bloomers, a type of loose-fitting, ankle-length pants, were a symbol of the feminist movement and a rejection of the restrictive corsets and long skirts that were the norm for women's clothing. The Vicar, representing the conservative and self-righteous elements of society, views the woman's choice of clothing as completely unsuitable for a lady. His disapproval and the woman's subsequent barring from the lecture serve as a reminder of the struggles women faced in their fight for equality and the right to wear what they chose. Despite the Vicar's disapproval, the woman's expression remains unbroken, and her smirk suggests a sense of defiance and a refusal to be cowed by societal expectations. The photograph captures a moment in history that highlights the tension between tradition and progress, and the resilience and determination of the women's suffrage movement. This image, with its rich historical context and powerful symbolism, is a must-have for any collection focused on women's rights, feminist history, or fashion. It is a reminder of the struggles and triumphs of the past and the ongoing fight for gender equality.
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