Suffragette Collection (#11)

Christabel Pankhurst defending herself in court 1908
Christabel Pankhurst shown defending the " rush" on the House of Commons and her role in it at Bow Street Magistrates Court, London

Women waiting to in St Stephens Hall, Feb 1908
Women waiting to be " fetched" in St Stephens Hall, guarded by policemen, as a result of concerns over the actions of the Suffragettes in the House of Commons

Processions of suffragists in London 1908
Women and men protesting womens right to vote in London, notably a procession leaving Parliament Square for Hyde Park. The image is titled " woman more militant than ever"

Suffragettes in wax: a cabinet meeting of the militant ladies who seek the vote. The figures of Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, Emmeline Pethwick Lawrence and Annie Kenny

Mrs Dora Montefiore, suffragist, in court
Mrs Dora Montefiore (1851-1933), English-Australian womens suffragist, socialist, poet, and autobiographer, seen here in court on 31 October 1913. 1913

The Womans Suffrage Headquarters of Ohio, 1912 (b / w photo)
SLS249176 The Womans Suffrage Headquarters of Ohio, 1912 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; (add.info.: Men of Ohio)

Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) and Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), c
SLS249113 Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) and Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Suffragettes, 1913 (b / w photo)
STC444596 Suffragettes, 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

American Womanhood -You release my shackles and I ll release yours, editorial cartoon
3709808 American Womanhood -You release my shackles and IA ll release yours, editorial cartoon, c.1898 (black and white editorial cartoon) by American School

Mrs. Woodhull Asserting Her Right to Vote, engraving from Harpers Weekly
3709803 Mrs. Woodhull Asserting Her Right to Vote, engraving from HarperAs Weekly, November 25, 1871 (newspaper engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs)

Votes for Women, front cover of Leslies The Peoples Weekly
3709795 Votes for Women, front cover of Leslies The Peoples Weekly, 7th November 1912A (colour litho) by Monahan, Patrick J

Where, Oh Where is my Wandering Wife Tonight?, 1909
3742859 Where, Oh Where is my Wandering Wife Tonight?, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An English anti-suffrage movement postcard showing a woman in " pants" which was)

Suffragette Vote Getting - The Easy Way, 1909
3742856 Suffragette Vote Getting - The Easy Way, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: A suffrage movement postcard. A woman is shown using her " talents" to win the vote)

I Don t Care If She Never Comes Back, 1909
3742846 I Don t Care If She Never Comes Back, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An English anti-suffrage movement postcard showing a dad with his children " pleased" that)

Electioneering, 1909
3742842 Electioneering, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An English anti-suffrage movement postcard showing a fancy lady " buying" votes from poor women)

I Love My Husband but, Oh You Vote, 1909
3742847 I Love My Husband but, Oh You Vote, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An English suffrage movement postcard showing a woman with an official ballot)

Womens Number New York, 1902 (poster)
3742821 Womens Number New York, 1902 (poster) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); (add.info.: Collier Magazine, November 15th 1902)

Votes for Women Campaign Pennant, 1910-20 (felt)
3056951 Votes for Women Campaign Pennant, 1910-20 (felt) by Schwartz, Henry (fl.1910-20); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Suffragettes Taking a Sleigh Ride, 1870-90 (oil on canvas)
2652580 The Suffragettes Taking a Sleigh Ride, 1870-90 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 51.4x91.4 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum purchase

Cicely Hamilton and Edith Craig, suffragettes
Cicely Hamilton (1872-1952) and Edith Craig (1869-1947). Edith was the daughter of the actress Ellen Terry, a theatre director, producer, costume designer and pioneer of the womens suffrage movement

Millicent Garrett Fawcett, suffragist leader
Millicent Garrett Fawcett (Mrs Henry Fawcett LLD, 1847-1929), British suffragist leader. Date: circa 1908

The General - Flora Drummond - suffrage campaigner
Flora Drummond Suffragette. Mrs. Florrie (Flora) Drummond of the W.S.P.U, also known as General Drummond, pictured in The Sketch magazine in 1912. Date: 1912

Teach the Young idea - to window-smash
The elderly suffragette (a believer in the window-breaking policy): Look, dear - thats the sort of hammer. Cartoon commenting on the window-smashing policy of militant suffragettes. Date: 1912

Suffragette chained to prison window
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

Policemen guarding suffragettes at the State Opening of Parliament 1912

Suffragettes talking to men outside the House of Commons 1912

Suffragette attack on Perthshire Cricket pavilion
Remains of the Perthshire Cricket Club pavilion, which was burnt down, allegedly by suffragettes 1912

Window broken by suffragettes 1912

Policemen escorting a suffragette 1912

Marguerite Durand pasting her election poster, illustration from Fantasio
LSE3646172 Marguerite Durand pasting her election poster, illustration from Fantasio, 1st April 1910 (colour litho) by de Losques

Suffragettes at a campaign stand, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XJF275673 Suffragettes at a campaign stand, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Votes for Women, August 1908 (b / w photo)
XJF270019 Votes for Women, August 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An advocate for womens rights (colour litho)
3656837 An advocate for womens rights (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An advocate for womens rights)

Handicapped!, 1910
3742844 Handicapped!, 1910 by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: A woman rows a rowboat toward a man in a " vote" sailboat across choppy seas)

Women in academic dress marching in a suffrage parade in New York City, 1910 (b / w photo)
SLS249187 Women in academic dress marching in a suffrage parade in New York City, 1910 (b/w photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) attempting to cast a vote, 1871 (engraving)
SLS251195 Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) attempting to cast a vote, 1871 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Women standing holding banners outside the White House Gate, Washington D. C. (b / w photo)
SLS251143 Women standing holding banners outside the White House Gate, Washington D.C. (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Interesting side lights on the words work (b / w photo)
6002666 Interesting side lights on the words work (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interesting side lights on the words work)

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 750, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4919439 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 750, Satirique en Couleurs, 1885_8_23: Les femmes deputes - Feminisme anti, Chambre des deputes, Suffrage universel, Valenciennes

Suffragette demonstration at Marble Arch, 1908 (b / w photo)
5998003 Suffragette demonstration at Marble Arch, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suffragette demonstration at Marble Arch, 1908)

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917), pioneering physician (b / w photo)
STC64698 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917), pioneering physician (b/w photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Polish, out of copyright

Ethel Mary Smyth (1856-1944), English composer and suffragette
865082 Ethel Mary Smyth (1856-1944), English composer and suffragette, after a drawing by Singer Sargent from " The Sphere", 1902 by Sargent

A strange procession of suffragettes through the streets of London (colour litho)
2815167 A strange procession of suffragettes through the streets of London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the recent general elections in England, women voted for the first time (colour litho)
2808761 In the recent general elections in England, women voted for the first time (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women suffragists picketing in front of the White House, Washington DC, pub
2652840 Women suffragists picketing in front of the White House, Washington DC, pub. 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Suffragette, 1913 (b / w photo)
STC444597 Suffragette, 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Spirit of 76, 1915
3742861 The Spirit of 76, 1915 by O Neill, Rose Cecil (1874-1944); (add.info.: Three kewpie dolls march like the American Revolutionary soldiers from the famous painting by Williard)

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"Suffragette: Empowering Felines Scratch and Fight for Equality" In this captivating image, a determined suffragette cat proudly wears a hat adorned with the suffragette flag, symbolizing her unwavering commitment to fighting for women's rights. The scene is reminiscent of a board game called PANK-A-SQUITH, where brave suffragettes strategize their way towards victory. Transporting us back to 1908, we glimpse an English suffragette immersed in feminist literature while reading the groundbreaking newspaper dedicated to the cause. The headline boldly declares "Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme 1908, " showcasing the power of unity and collective action. An iconic poster from c1907 catches our attention next; it showcases an English woman passionately advocating for "WOMEN'S RIGHTS" through Votes for Women newspaper. This powerful visual representation serves as a rallying cry for justice and equality. The intensity escalates as we witness Suffragettes on the WarPath, fearlessly marching forward despite opposition. We are then transported to Manchester Docks where Sylvia Pankhurst herself stands tall amidst supporters, demonstrating that even in male-dominated spaces, women can make their voices heard. Two badges catch our eye – one bearing Sylvia Pankhurst's name and another representing W. S. P. U (Women's Social and Political Union). These symbols encapsulate the spirit of resilience within these courageous activists who fought tirelessly against societal norms. A striking American poster from 1911 demands our attention with its bold proclamation: VOTES FOR WOMEN. It serves as a reminder that this movement transcends borders and unites women worldwide in their pursuit of equal rights. Finally, we encounter an intriguing figure known as "The Suffragette that knew Jiu-Jitsu. " This enigmatic individual embodies strength both physically and metaphorically – using martial arts skills to defend themselves against oppression while challenging gender stereotypes along the way.