Suffragette Jessie Kenney WSPU
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Suffragette Jessie Kenney WSPU
Jessie Kenney models the DX2 replica Holloway Prison badge and prison bonnet. Other women are seen sewing more badges and bonnets before the demonstration by the W.S.P.U. Date: circa 1908
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and camaraderie of the Suffragette movement as Jessie Kenney, a prominent member of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), models a replica Holloway Prison badge and bonnet. The image, taken circa 1908, was likely taken in preparation for a demonstration or rally. Surrounding Jessie are other women, diligently sewing more badges and bonnets, their faces focused and resolute. The Holloway Prison badge, with its distinctive black and purple ribbons, was a symbol of the Suffragettes' commitment to securing women's right to vote. The prison bonnet, with its distinctive narrow brim and black band, was a symbol of the women's suffering and sacrifice, as many Suffragettes were arrested and imprisoned for their activism. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the women's struggle for female emancipation and the sacrifices they made in the name of suffrage. The Suffragette movement, which lasted from the late 19th to the early 20th century, was a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights, leading to the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote.
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