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Suffragette Jack-in-the-Box Votes for Women
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Suffragette Jack-in-the-Box Votes for Women
A suffragette Jack-in-the-Box with a bisque headed figure of a snarling woman. She has grey wiry hair which extends either side of a Tyrolean style hat with feather. This type of hat was often part of the cartoon image of suffrage supporters and early advocates of womens rights, such as Lydia Becker. The figure is contained in a wooden box with tartan paper cover, and has Votes for Women printed boldly on the front. No makers name, probably German in origin. Size- height 10.5cm, width 10cm. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14168527
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Becker Contained Extends Feather Headed Jack Lydia Snarling Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Supporters Tartan Tyrolean Votes Advocates Bisque Rights Wiry
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing and thought-provoking Suffragette Jack-in-the-Box, dating back to circa 1910, is an unusual yet powerful representation of the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century. The figure inside the wooden box, with its tartan paper cover and bold "Votes for Women" print on the front, is a bisque-headed woman with grey wiry hair that extends on either side of her Tyrolean-style hat adorned with a feather. The hat was a common cartoon image of suffrage supporters and early advocates for women's rights, such as Lydia Becker. The snarling expression on the woman's face conveys the determination and intensity of the suffragettes' fight for the right to vote. Despite the playful nature of the Jack-in-the-Box design, the message is clear: women demanded to be heard and recognized as equal citizens. The size of this unique collectible is approximately 10.5cm in height and 10cm in width. Although no maker's name is discernible, it is believed to be of German origin due to the style and craftsmanship. This Suffragette Jack-in-the-Box is a captivating reminder of a pivotal moment in history when women's rights activists used creativity and persistence to challenge societal norms and pave the way for future generations.
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