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Formidable looking Suffragette
Formidable looking Suffragette. Formidable looking Suffragette in pork pie hat and tie, with Votes for Women flag, with caption, A Merry Xmas. Date: circa 1908
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Caption Formidable Merry Pork Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Votes Rights
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A Merry Christmas from this Formidable Suffragette: Unwavering Determination in the Fight for Women's Suffrage, Circa 1908 This formidable Suffragette, dressed in a pork pie hat and tie, exudes an air of unyielding resolve as she proudly holds aloft the "Votes for Women" flag. The year is circa 1908, a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights as the suffrage movement gained momentum in the United Kingdom. The pork pie hat, a symbol of the suffragette movement, was adopted as a means of disguise during protests and demonstrations. The tie, a traditionally masculine accessory, was a bold statement of gender defiance. The "Votes for Women" flag, with its distinctive purple, white, and green colors, was a powerful visual representation of the suffragettes' demands for political representation. Despite facing harsh opposition and even violence from those opposed to their cause, these women remained steadfast in their pursuit of the right to vote. Their determination and courage paved the way for the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote for the first time in British history. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the extraordinary women who fought for women's suffrage, their unwavering determination, and the impact of their activism. Merry Christmas to all those who continue to fight for gender equality and women's rights, may your spirit be as formidable as that of this Suffragette.
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