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Suffragette poems cover illustration: Beware! A warning to Suffragists by Cicely Hamilton, sketches by M Lowndes, D Meeson Coates and C Hedley Charlton: Artists Suffrage League, 1908 Date: 1908
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Beware! A Warning to Suffragists
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is a powerful and evocative cover illustration from a collection of poems published by the Artists Suffrage League in 1908. The image features a determined suffragette, her face set with resolve, chained to the bars of a prison window. The room is dimly lit, and the shadows cast by the bars create an ominous atmosphere. The suffragette's clothes are disheveled, and her eyes are filled with a steely determination that leaves no doubt as to her commitment to the cause. The poems in this collection were written by Cicely Hamilton, a prominent suffragette and playwright, and the illustrations were created by M. Lowndes, D. Meeson Coates, and C. Hedley Charlton. The Artists Suffrage League was a group of artists, writers, and activists who used their talents to raise awareness and support for the suffrage movement. The title of the collection, "Beware! A Warning to Suffragists," serves as a stark reminder of the risks and challenges that suffragettes faced in their fight for the right to vote. The image of the chained suffragette is a powerful symbol of the sacrifices that these women were willing to make in pursuit of their goals. The illustrations in this collection were created to accompany the poems and serve to enhance their impact. They provide a visual representation of the themes and messages contained in the words, bringing the suffragette movement to life in a way that words alone could not. This cover illustration is a testament to the power of art and literature to inspire and mobilize social change. It serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of the suffragettes, and the important role that art and creativity played in their fight for the right to vote. The image of the chained suffragette remains a powerful symbol of the suffrage movement, and continues to inspire and inspire generations of activists and artists.
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