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Votes for Women; poster on behalf of the WSPU Date: 1914
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Media ID 14263004
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and iconic poster from 1914, titled "Votes for Women," is a poignant reminder of the relentless campaign waged by the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom. The poster, produced on behalf of the WSPU, features a defiant and determined woman, her gaze fixed directly on the viewer, holding aloft a banner that reads "Votes for Women." The use of bold, contrasting colors and striking typography effectively conveys the urgency and intensity of the suffrage movement. The poster's inscription, "Deeds not Words," encapsulates the WSPU's militant approach to achieving their goal of securing the right to vote for women. The organization, led by Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters Christabel and Sylvia, employed various tactics, including protests, marches, and even arson and assault, to bring attention to their cause. The "Votes for Women" poster was one of many produced by the WSPU during this period, and its impact was significant. It served as a visual rallying cry for the suffrage movement, inspiring and mobilizing thousands of women and men to join the fight for women's rights. The poster's enduring legacy is a testament to the power of visual communication in shaping public opinion and driving social change. This historical artifact offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights, and serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of those who fought for gender equality a century ago.
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