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Votes for women air balloon, 1909
Votes for women more in the air than ever: the suffragettes dirgible for the opening of Parliament. Armed with a megaphone and handbills, Muriel Matters and her air balloon intended to travel above the route of the royal procession for the opening of Parliament. However, the Illustrated London News reported that it was necessary to keep the balloon so high over Westminster that it was almost invisible. Date: 1909
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Balloon Demo Demonstration Matters Muriel Opening Parliament Procession Publicity Route Stunt Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Votes Rights
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience history in a whole new light with Media Storehouse's Mounted Photos. This captivating image, "Votes for Women Air Balloon, 1909" from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the determination and spirit of the suffragette movement like never before. With a stunning depiction of a Votes for Women airship soaring in the sky, armed with a megaphone and handbills, this mounted photo is a powerful reminder of the past. Add this unique piece to your home or office decor and ignite conversations about the rich history of women's rights. Order your Mounted Photo today and bring history to life!
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 15.2cm x 18.2cm (6" x 7.2")
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.
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Votes for Women Soar High: Muriel Matters and the Suffragette Air Balloon Stunt, 1909 In the spirit of bold and innovative activism, the British suffragette movement took to the skies in their quest for women's right to vote. Among the most daring of these demonstrations was the suffragette air balloon, piloted by suffragette leader Muriel Matters during the opening of the British Parliament in 1909. Matters, armed with a megaphone and handbills, intended to travel above the route of the royal procession, drawing attention to the suffrage cause from an unconventional vantage point. However, the Illustrated London News reported that it was necessary to keep the balloon so high over Westminster that it was almost invisible to the crowds below. This photograph captures a moment in history when the suffragette movement, fueled by determination and creativity, defied societal norms and took to the skies to demand their rights. The air balloon stunt, though not as visible as intended, served as a powerful symbol of the suffragettes' unwavering commitment to securing the vote for women. The Edwardian era, with its rigid social structures and gender roles, provided a challenging backdrop for the suffragette movement. Yet, women like Muriel Matters refused to be silenced or sidelined, instead using unconventional methods like the air balloon stunt to bring attention to their cause. This image, a testament to the suffragettes' determination and ingenuity, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the fight for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom. The suffragettes' perseverance paid off, as women were granted the right to vote in 1918, just nine years after this daring demonstration took place.
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