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Suffragette Votes for Women Plate
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Suffragette Votes for Women Plate
A white earthenware tea plate with the words Votes for Women in royal blue script around the rim. Stamped on the base, John Maddocks & Sons, England. Date: circa 1908
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This exquisite white earthenware tea plate, dated circa 1908, bears the powerful and poignant message of the suffrage movement: "Votes for Women." The elegant royal blue script adorning the rim of the plate is a testament to the determination and resilience of the suffragettes who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote. The suffrage movement, which spanned from the late 19th to the early 20th century, was a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights. Women's suffrage was the campaign to secure the right to vote for women, and the suffragettes employed various tactics to bring attention to their cause, including peaceful protests, civil disobedience, and even hunger strikes. This tea plate, stamped on the base with the name "John Maddocks & Sons, England," is a rare and intriguing artifact from this period. It serves as a reminder of the significant role that ordinary objects, like this humble tea plate, could play in the larger historical narrative. The plate's simple yet powerful message speaks to the enduring spirit of the suffragettes and their unwavering commitment to securing the right to vote for women. The suffrage movement culminated in the Representation of the People Act of 1918, which granted the vote to women over the age of 30 who met certain property qualifications. It would take another decade for all women in the UK to gain the right to vote, with the passage of the Equal Franchise Act in 1928. This tea plate, with its powerful message and historical significance, is a reminder of the important strides made by the suffragettes and the ongoing fight for gender equality.
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