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Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - Anti-Suffrage card
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Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - Anti-Suffrage card
Anti-Suffrage card - Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - The man of the House holding the baby whilst his wife goes out and campaigns for womens rights. It appeared to be the view of female suffrage adversaries that if women began to vote, they would shirk their motherly duties assume masculine roles, leaving their husbands no choice but to adopt female roles. Date: 1910
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This image from 1910, titled "Suffragette Madonna," presents a satirical take on the anti-suffrage argument that women's involvement in politics would lead to neglected motherhood and role reversal in families. The print depicts a man, dressed as a gentleman, holding a baby while his wife, dressed as a suffragette with a halo, goes out to campaign for women's rights. The man, with a gentle expression, cradles the baby in one arm and holds a newspaper in the other, suggesting his engagement with the political discourse. The suffragette, wearing a sash with the words "Votes for Women," dons a serious expression as she strides forward, her gaze fixed on the horizon. A cat, perhaps symbolizing independence or the unconventional nature of the suffragette movement, follows her closely. The use of the Madonna motif, with the mother figure holding her child, adds an ironic twist to the anti-suffrage narrative, challenging the notion that women's political activism would compromise their maternal duties. The "Crop of 1910" designation indicates that this print was part of a series, and the satirical tone suggests that the series may have been intended to provoke thought and debate on the role of women in society and the political arena. This intriguing piece of historical art serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious discourse surrounding women's suffrage during this period.
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