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Suffragette on Her Honeymoon
Suffragette on Her Honeymoon. Tall, thin and boney suffragette leads her husband firmly by the arm, while he looks rather apprhensive Date: circa 1909
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Firmly Honeymoon Husband Leads Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Tall Thin Boney Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
Suffragette on Her Honeymoon" is a captivating photograph that offers a glimpse into the complexities of the women's suffrage movement in early 20th century Britain. The image, dated circa 1909, depicts a tall, thin, and boney suffragette leading her husband firmly by the arm, while he looks rather apprehensive. The suffragette, dressed in a simple, high-necked blouse and long skirt, exudes determination and resolve. Her unwavering gaze and clenched fist speak volumes about her unyielding commitment to the cause of women's rights. Her husband, on the other hand, appears hesitant and uneasy, perhaps struggling with the societal expectations of his role as a man and the challenges posed by his wife's activism. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by suffragettes and their families during the suffrage movement. Many suffragettes were forced to choose between their activism and their personal relationships, and this image poignantly illustrates the tensions that could arise when the two collided. The suffrage movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Suffragettes employed various tactics, including peaceful protests, civil disobedience, and even hunger strikes, to draw attention to their cause. The movement finally succeeded in securing women's suffrage in the UK with the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918. This photograph is an important historical document that offers insights into a pivotal moment in women's history. It invites us to reflect on the courage and resilience of the suffragettes and the profound impact they had on the course of history.
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