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Suffragette Votes for Women Puppy Ceramic
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Suffragette Votes for Women Puppy Ceramic
A brown pottery cat, the pattern of its fur resembling that of a tabby. It is wearing a ribbon tied with a bow around its neck and has painted eyes and open mouth. Around the base of the figure are the words, Votes for Women. Probably made in England but with no marks. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14168433
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Ceramic Height Identifying Manufacture Marks Plinth Pottery Probably Puppy Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Votes Words Base Rights
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This antique ceramic piece, featuring a brown tabby puppy with the inscription "Votes for Women" around its base, is a fascinating artifact of the suffragette movement in early 20th century Britain. The puppy, with its intricately detailed patterned fur, painted eyes, and open mouth, sits comfortably on a small plinth, exuding a sense of charm and playfulness that belies the powerful message it conveys. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, gained significant momentum during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This ceramic puppy, likely made in England around 1908, is a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of the suffragettes in using symbolic objects to further their cause. Despite its small size, standing at just 9cm in height, this ceramic piece carries a powerful historical significance. The absence of any identifying marks on the piece makes it difficult to definitively attribute it to a specific manufacturer, adding to its allure as a unique and intriguing piece of social history. The use of a puppy as a symbol for the suffragette movement is an interesting one, as it likely appealed to a wide audience and helped to humanize the cause. The puppy's ribbon and bow around its neck further emphasize the connection between the animal and the women's suffrage movement, which often employed the use of symbols and colors to represent their cause. This charming and thought-provoking ceramic piece is a must-have for any collection focused on women's history, suffragette memorabilia, or early 20th century British ceramics.
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