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Holloway and Suffragette
Holloway prison... We place them on plank beds and very low diet, To stop all their din, We just run them in, Into this house that man built. Date: circa 1910
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Circa 1910: A Satirical Take on Holloway Prison and the Suffragette Movement This thought-provoking image from the early 20th century offers a humorous yet poignant commentary on the plight of the suffragettes, who were imprisoned for their relentless pursuit of women's suffrage and political equality in the United Kingdom. The caption reads, "Holloway and Suffragette," referring to Holloway Prison, the infamous women's prison in London where many suffragettes were detained. The women are depicted as being placed on plank beds and subjected to a very low diet to silence their protests. The caption continues, "We just run them in, Into this house that man built." The cartoon's satirical tone is evident in the unattractive, cardboard-like houses labeled "Parliament" and "Westminster," which are shown outside the prison walls. The houses appear to be uninviting and unappealing, contrasting the determination and resilience of the suffragettes. The suffragettes are portrayed as plump women wearing glasses and struggling to carry leaflets, symbolizing their intellectual and physical strength. A policeman stands outside the prison, keeping watch over the women, adding to the sense of tension and conflict. The verse at the bottom of the image reads, "To stop all their din, We just run them in, Into this house that man built," highlighting the futile attempts to silence the suffragettes through imprisonment. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the suffragettes in their fight for women's rights and the eventual achievement of suffrage in the UK.
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