Framed Print : Suffragette Hunger Strike
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Suffragette Hunger Strike
Depicts a bound suffragette being forcibly fed in prison. Captioned, For what you are about to receive Date: 1913 Oct
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Media ID 14393258
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Bound Captioned Depicts Emancipation Forcibly Movement Prison Receive Struggle Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step into history with our Suffragette Hunger Strike Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This powerful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a poignant moment from the women's suffrage movement in 1913. The photograph, captioned "For what you are about to receive, Date: 1913 Oct," shows a determined suffragette being forcibly fed in prison. This framed print is not only a beautiful addition to any home or office, but a reminder of the courage and resilience of those who fought for women's right to vote. Bring a piece of history into your space with our Suffragette Hunger Strike Framed Print.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
For What You Are About to Receive: A Powerful Symbol of the Suffragette Hunger Strike, October 1913 This poignant image captures the raw determination and resilience of the British suffragettes during their relentless fight for women's right to vote. Dated October 1913, the photograph depicts a bound suffragette being forcibly fed in prison. The woman's face is contorted in pain and defiance, her eyes burning with unwavering resolve. The suffragette movement, fueled by the belief that women deserved the same social, political, and economic opportunities as men, had been a significant force in the early 20th century. Their tactics, which included peaceful protests, arson, and hunger strikes, were met with harsh retaliation from the authorities. The practice of forcible feeding began in 1909 when suffragettes began refusing food as a form of protest against their exclusion from the political process. The process was brutal and humiliating, involving the insertion of a tube into the nose or mouth to administer a liquid diet. Despite the physical and emotional toll, suffragettes continued to hunger strike, using their suffering as a powerful symbol of their cause. This image, with its haunting depiction of a bound and forcibly fed suffragette, serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made during the women's suffrage movement. The struggle for women's rights and emancipation was a long and arduous one, but the suffragettes' unwavering commitment to their cause ultimately led to success. The Representation of the People Act, which granted some women the right to vote, was passed in 1918. This photograph, taken in October 1913, stands as a testament to the courage and determination of the suffragettes, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of women fighting for equality and social justice.
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