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Woman suffrage, jail cell, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman suffrage, jail cell, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Woman suffrage, jail cell, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman suffrage, jail cell, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman suffrage, jail cell, between 1916 and 1918. Woman campaigner behind bars. Women in the United States gained the legal right to vote in 1920, with the passing of the 19th Amendment
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and resilience of a woman suffrage campaigner, imprisoned in a jail cell between 1916 and 1918. The image, created by Harris & Ewing, depicts a woman, believed to be Martha Kuntze or Martha Ewing Newcombe, sitting on a bed in a cramped, dimly lit cell. The bars of the cell window are visible behind her, a stark reminder of the confinement she endured for her activism. The woman's expression is unwavering, her gaze fixed on the camera with a steely resolve. She wears a simple blouse and skirt, her hands folded in her lap, her posture upright and proud. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by women during the fight for the right to vote in the United States. The National Woman's Party, led by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, was instrumental in the campaign for woman suffrage during this period. Members of the organization, including Kuntze and Newcombe, were frequently arrested for picketing the White House and other protests. The 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified in 1920. This photograph is a powerful testament to the courage and perseverance of the women who fought for their rights, often facing imprisonment and other forms of opposition. It is a reminder of the progress made in the fight for gender equality, as well as the ongoing work that still needs to be done.
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