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Constance Lytton, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
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Constance Lytton, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
2906438 Constance Lytton, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Constance Georgina Bulwer-Lytton (1869-1923) was a member of the WSPU, first arrested for demonstrating in February 1909 and sentenced to 4 weeks in Holloway where she suspected she was being given preferential treatment for her health issues because of her rank (her father was Viceroy of India). Arrested for a 3rd time in Liverpool, Lytton pretended to be a seamstress Jane Warton and was violently force fed 8 times. Her final imprisonment was in 1911, she suffered a stroke the following year and died an invalid.
Suffragette, Lady Constance Lytton wearing a prison number badge and hunger strike medal, c1912. Lytton became involved with the women's suffrage movement in her late thirties, and was first arrested for joining a protest demonstration in February 1909. Having been sentenced to four weeks in Holloway, she was confined to the prison hospital with an alleged heart condition, but soon suspected that she was being given preferential treatment because of her social rank. Her treatment in Newcastle prison following a second arrest in October of the same year confirmed her suspicions: after a 56-hour hunger strike she was not forcibly fed, like other suffragettes, but examined by a heart specialist and allowed to go free. The following year, at a protest demonstration in Liverpool, Lytton disguised herself as a working-class woman and gave the false name of Jane Warton when she was arrested. This time she suffered the same treatment as the other suffragettes in prison. In 1912 she suffered a stroke and remained an invalid for the rest of her life. )
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This print captures the remarkable Lady Constance Lytton, a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement during the early 20th century. Taken around 1910 by an English photographer, this image showcases Lady Lytton wearing a prison number badge and hunger strike medal. Lady Constance Georgina Bulwer-Lytton was deeply involved in the fight for women's rights from her late thirties onwards. She faced numerous arrests and imprisonments due to her active participation in protest demonstrations. However, it was during her time at Holloway prison that she began suspecting preferential treatment based on her social status as the daughter of India's Viceroy. In an attempt to expose this injustice, Lady Lytton disguised herself as a working-class seamstress named Jane Warton during another arrest in Liverpool. This act led to violent force-feeding, similar to what other suffragettes endured while imprisoned. Sadly, Lady Constance Lytton suffered a stroke in 1912 which left her invalid for the remainder of her life. Her unwavering dedication and sacrifices played a significant role in advancing women's rights and paved the way for future generations of activists. This powerful photograph serves as both a testament to Lady Lytton's bravery and resilience, as well as a reminder of the struggles faced by suffragettes fighting for equality over a century ago.
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