Suffragette Hunting the Suffie
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Suffragette Hunting the Suffie
Suffragette Hunting the Suffie. Girl dressed in the colours of the WSPU, purple, white and green, waves a hammer with a small banner reading, Votes we will have. She is being attacked by two small dogs (toys?) and a bendy toy policeman. Date: circa 1911
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Attacked Banner Colours Dressed Hammer Policeman Purple Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Toys Votes Waves Wspu Bendy Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Suffragette Hunting the Suffie," is a poignant reminder of the fierce determination and unwavering spirit of the early British suffragettes as they fought for women's right to vote. Circa 1911, this image depicts a young girl, dressed in the colors of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), the prominent suffragette organization, wearing a purple, white, and green sash and hat. Armed with a hammer and a small banner reading "Votes we will have," she confidently stands her ground amidst playful attacks from two small toy dogs and a bendy toy policeman. The suffragettes, led by trailblazers like Emmeline Pankhurst, employed various tactics to draw attention to their cause, including peaceful protests, hunger strikes, and even arson. This photograph, however, presents a lighter, more whimsical take on their relentless pursuit of suffrage. The use of toys as props in this image serves to highlight the contrast between the seriousness of their cause and the playful nature of their opposition. The suffragettes' struggle for women's suffrage culminated in the Representation of the People Act 1918, which granted some women the right to vote for the first time in British history. This photograph is an intriguing snapshot of a pivotal moment in history, showcasing the resilience and unyielding spirit of the suffragettes as they fought for their fundamental rights.
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