Mounted Print : Suffragette Lunatic Asylum
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Suffragette Lunatic Asylum
Suffragette Lunatic Asylum. Inmate of Lunatic Asylum tells mannish suffragette in tweed suit, spats and hat, What! You, a militant suffragette! Pooh! You ve no business here, you re not mad, you re only a fool! Drawn by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) Date: circa 1912
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Media ID 14161222
© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Asylum Business Drawn Fool Inmate Lawson Lunatic Militant Pooh Spats Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Tells Tweed Mannish Rights
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step into history with our captivating Mounted Photos from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intense moment between a man and a suffragette inmate, dressed in a mannish tweed suit, spats, and hat, as she is identified as a militant suffragette in this thought-provoking Suffragette Lunatic Asylum photograph. Perfectly preserved and mounted on high-quality archival material, this unique piece is not only a stunning addition to your home or office décor but also a powerful reminder of the courageous women's rights activists who fought for change. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.9cm x 20.3cm (5.1" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative and thought-provoking image, titled "Suffragette Lunatic Asylum," is a poignant reminder of the fierce opposition and discrimination faced by suffragettes during their relentless fight for women's right to vote in early 20th century Britain. Drawn by renowned English cartoonist Lawson Wood in circa 1912, the illustration depicts a heated exchange between a mannishly-dressed suffragette, clad in a tweed suit, spats, and hat, and an inmate of a lunatic asylum. The inmate, with a disapproving expression, exclaims, "What! You, a militant suffragette! Pooh! You've no business here, you're not mad, you're only a fool!" The suffragette's determined stance and unwavering gaze, however, convey a sense of resilience and unyielding commitment to her cause. The suffragette movement, which began in the late 19th century, was met with widespread ridicule and hostility from the public and authorities alike. Women who dared to challenge the status quo were often branded as "mad" or "hysterical," and many were forcibly institutionalized in asylums. This dehumanizing tactic was an attempt to undermine their credibility and silence their voices. Despite these challenges, the suffragettes persisted, engaging in various forms of civil disobedience, including protests, hunger strikes, and arson attacks on property. Their efforts eventually paid off, as the Representation of the People Act was passed in 1918, granting some women the right to vote. This powerful and historically significant image serves as a testament to the courage and determination of the suffragettes, who refused to be silenced or marginalized in their quest for women's suffrage.
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