Suffrage Collection (page 46)

Humours of Electioneering
Humorous illustration depicting a fresh-faced young farm worker casting his first vote in a General Election while a short-sighted gentleman marks his cross in another polling booth

The General Election- The Perplexed Voter
A perplexed voter scratches his head in confusion as two candidates from opposing political parties canvas for his vote

A Suffragettes Appeal to John Bull
An illustrated postcard from around 1910 depicts a suffragette, shackled and in a prison cell. She is making an appeal to John Bull - a personification of England - with some lines from The Princess

Suffragette Christmas Card
Topical Christmas card designed by Louis Wain featuring one of his famous cats dressed as a suffragette, waving a flag and carrying Votes for Women pamphlets in a bag slung across her chest

An empowered American Woman
Card from Maryland, USA. An empowered American Woman (in cowgirl attire) has her man just where she wants him. You look good to me.... And you have me on a string !

Suffragettes Coronation Procession, London
A large suffragette procession passing along the Embankment in Central London. The Coronation of George V in 1911 inspired the WSPU (Womens Social and Political Union)

James Keir Hardie address at Trafalgar Square
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish Labour leader and politician, addresses a crowd including suffragettes at Trafalgar Square

The suffrage debate: two extreme portraits
The anti-suffragette as seen by the suffragette, and the suffragette as seen by the anti-suffragette: a coy and slightly demonic looking young woman in evening wear simpers at the viewer

A fare comment. By Charles Crombie
Suffragette: " Holloway! Whats the fare?" Conductor:" Same as you ad before, miss-bread and water!

Clementina Black
Clementina Maria Black (1853-1922), the political activist, suffragist and writer. In 1886 she became honorary secretary of the Womens Trade Union League

Womens Rights March in Algeria, at this time under French rule

We Want the Vote
Photograph showing the leaders of the movement for Womens suffrage

Political Riots
Demanding universal suffrage, rioters in the streets of Brussels fire on troops and police

International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Suffragettes. An international gathering of well-known workers for womens franchise at the Congress of the International Suffrage Alliance

Universal Suffrage comes to the people of France - well, to French men, anyway

Mrs Humphry Ward (Photo)
Mary Augusta, mrs HUMPHRY WARD writer, niece of Matthew Arnold, opponent of womens suffrage

Mrs Humphry Ward (Downey
Mary Augusta, mrs HUMPHRY WARD writer, niece of Matthew Arnold, opponent of womens suffrage

Artists Procession
An unidentified suffrage procession. The women carry artists palettes & brushes to represent female artists (possibly the Artists Franchise League)

Coronation Procession
A birds-eye view of the march, which was attended by 29 Suffrage societies & ended with a meeting in the Albert Hall

LYDIA BECKER / 1827-1890
LYDIA BECKER Editor of the Womens Suffrage Journal & founder of Manchesters Womens Suffrage Committee

Anti-Suffrage Device
Automatic Suffragette Exterminating Pillar-Box - a comment on militant suffragettes who sabotage letter boxes

Riots in Ghent 1892
Police and mounted troops clash with socialist rioters in Ghent. A placard asks for universal suffrage

Charles X Ordinances
Charles X signs the Ordinances de Juillet, restricting freedom of the press and limiting suffrage - the immediate cause of the July revolution

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"Suffrage: A Fierce Fight for Equality and Empowerment" In the early 20th century, a wave of change swept through society as women fought tirelessly for their right to vote. Like a suffragette cat with claws sharpened, they scratched and fought against the oppressive forces that denied them their basic rights. Dressed in hats adorned with flags, suffragettes proudly displayed their determination to challenge the status quo. They even turned their cause into an engaging board game called PANK-A-SQUITH, where players strategized to overcome obstacles just like these brave activists did. The movement gained momentum with the establishment of feminist newspapers such as the English Suffragette in 1908. These publications served as powerful platforms for spreading awareness and rallying support among women across the nation. One significant event was the Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme in 1908. Thousands gathered together, united by a common goal - demanding justice and equality. Their voices echoed through streets as they marched forward on this historic day. Not even war could halt their progress; suffragettes were undeterred on their path towards liberation. Led by remarkable figures like Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, they fearlessly challenged societal norms and shattered glass ceilings along the way. In Manchester Docks, Sylvia Pankhurst stood tall amidst her fellow suffragettes - a symbol of resilience and defiance against oppression. Her W. S. P. U badge became an emblem of hope for countless women who yearned for freedom from discrimination. A ribbon intertwined with another W. S. P. U badge represented unity within this sisterhood fighting relentlessly for change. Together, they formed an unbreakable bond that would withstand any obstacle thrown at them. But it wasn't just about protests; suffragettes armed themselves not only with words but also self-defense techniques like Jiu-Jitsu – empowering themselves physically while advocating for political power too. Through it all, one message rang clear: "I Want My Vote.