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Suffragette Policeman Beggar
Suffragette Policeman Beggar. Suffragette is escorted away by three policemen. A beggar or mendicant, cap outstretched, asks, Can you spare a copper, lady? Date: circa 1910
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This thought-provoking image captures a poignant moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in Britain, circa 1910. The photograph depicts a determined suffragette being escorted away by three policemen, as a beggar or mendicant, with a cap outstretched, implores her with the question, "Can you spare a copper, lady?" The suffragette, dressed in her activist attire, is resolute in her stance, her gaze fixed ahead as she is led away. The policemen, stern and focused, maintain their grip on her arms, ensuring her compliance. The beggar, a common sight on the streets of the time, takes advantage of the situation to seek alms from the woman, oblivious to the political significance of the scene unfolding before him. The juxtaposition of the suffragette's struggle for women's rights and the beggar's plea for financial assistance highlights the stark contrast between the social classes and the challenges faced by women during this period. The suffragettes, who were fighting for the right to vote, faced physical and emotional hardships, including arrests, force-feeding, and public ridicule. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and challenges endured by the suffragettes in their quest for women's suffrage. It also underscores the complexities of society during this time, where the plight of the poor and marginalized often went unnoticed amidst the larger social and political upheavals.
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