Suffragette Fancy Dress Ball Pankhurst
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Suffragette Fancy Dress Ball Pankhurst
Suffragette Fancy Dress Ball Pankhurst. A Spoof programme announcing a Fancy Dress Ball which may shortly be held in the House of Commons Mrs Pankhurst will be forcibly dressed as OPHELIA (she might play Hamlet) During the interval it is probable that Mrs. Pankhurst and Mr. Asquith (If recognising each other) will perform The new Chase me Dance? Date: circa 1910
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Announcing Asquith Ball Commons Dressed Fancy Forcibly Hamlet Held Interval Ophelia Pankhurst Perform Probable Programme Recognising Shortly Spoof Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights
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This intriguing photograph presents a humorous take on the ongoing fight for women's suffrage in early 1910s Britain. The image is a spoof programme announcing a Fancy Dress Ball that was rumored to be held in the House of Commons. The main attraction of the event was none other than the renowned suffragette leader, Emmeline Pankhurst, who was to be forcibly dressed as Ophelia for the occasion. One can only imagine the surprise and amusement that would have ensued if Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister at the time, had recognized her during the interval. The programme suggests that Mrs. Pankhurst and Mr. Asquith might even have performed "The New Chase Me Dance," adding an unexpected element of entertainment to the political event. This playful image serves as a reminder of the tenacious spirit and determination of the suffragettes, who used various tactics, including humor, to bring attention to their cause and push for the right to vote.
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