Suffrage Collection (page 20)

Women War Work WW1 Lift Girl
Lithograph by Archibald Standish Hartrick (1864-1950), one of a set of twelve published in December 1918. The lithographs were issued in a portfolio entitled, Playing the Game, War Work 1914-1918

Women War Work WW1 Ticket Collector
Lithograph by Archibald Standish Hartrick (1864-1950), one of a set of twelve published in December 1918. The lithographs were issued in a portfolio entitled, Playing the Game, War Work 1914-1918

Emmeline Pankhurst Daily Mail 1913
A newspaper placard advertising the Daily Mail dated Monday December 8th, 1913, with the headline, Mrs. Pankhurst Last Nights Decision

WW1 Womens Joy Loan Day 1919
A souvenir in commemoration of the Womens Joy Loan Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square, Saturday, 28th June 1919. This included a procession leaded by Lady St. Helier and others

Womens Suffrage Pilgrimage N. U. W. S.s 1913
A souvenir commemorating the Great Law Abiding Womens Suffrage Pilgrimage, Great Demonstration in Hyde Park and Service in St. Pauls Cathedral, Saturday and Sunday, July 26th & 27th, 1913

Suffragette Deputation June 1909 Programme
A souvenir and programme announcing the Deputation to the Prime Minister, Asquith, at the House of Commons on Tuesday June 29th, 1909, at 8 p.m

Suffragette Moveable Card Toy Elusive Christabel
A moveable card or optical toy referring to the W.S.P.U leader Christabel Pankhurst, who eluded police by fleeing to France in 1912

Suffragette W. S. P. U Demonstration Programme
A W.S.P.U programme for a Womens Demonstration at the Royal Albert Hall, 28th March 1912. Printed in purple with green pencil attached with green ribbon

The Suffragette Newspaper Placard Asquith
Placard advertising the W.S.P.Us paper, The Suffragette edited by Christabel Pankhurst. The issue in question was no. 47, September 5, 1913, with the banner headline, ASQUITH AT BAY

Suffrage meeting, Convention Hall, Washington DC, USA
Suffrage meeting at the Convention Hall, Washington DC, USA, 19 May 1910. Date: 1910

Munitions Workers WW1. Man and woman workers in Munitions factory, captioned, The only kind of matches allowed in a munition factory. Referring to safety notice on wall. Date: circa 1916

Women Munitions Workers WW1. A trio of women munitions workers, one holding 2 shell cases. The rhyme reads, Fron Sunday morning to Saturday night, munitions are going strong

War Work for Women Bus Conductress. Lady bus or tram conductress offers the advice, If you want to Get Off, Stay on, which could be a double entendre directed at the male passenger? Date: circa 1917

Women War Work Chauffer WW1. Young woman chauffeur drives army officer as caption reads, Driven from home by a woman.. Date: circa 1918

War Work Policewoman WW1. Policewoman causes quite a stir amongst her male colleagues. Caption - Carrie the Cop Copping Coppers. Date: circa 1917

War Work for Women Tram Conductress. Woman tram conductor, or Tilley Ticking Tickets in the Trams. Date: circa 1917

Chicken Munitions Shells WW1. A brown hen is proudly Doing her bit! by producing more shells for the war effort. Date: circa 1916

The Munition Girl WW1. Woman pushing trolley loaded with shells, Out for Victory. The Munition Girl, England Expects every Woman to do her duty. circa 1916

Women Workers WW1. Two women stand at the factory gates, reading a notice. Captioned, Working in shifts and no Bloomers. Date: circa 1916

Womens Work WW1 Fare lady. Lady ticket collector on the bus or tram described as The war-time fare Lady. Date: circa 1918

Woman Munition Worker 18 Pounder Gun. Drawing of a munitions worker, designed by Miss A.D. Wargent, a worker in factory Five, in aid of the 18 pdr gun fund, June 1918

Women Window Cleaner WW1. Lady window cleaner with ladder and bucket says, I m letting sunshine into your houses, to brighten the outlook, now women wear Trowses. Date: circa 1918

Ye Anti-Suffrage League. The title suggests the antedeluvian views of The Antis and shows the self satisfied attitude of the wealthy leadership. We have all we want

Women War Work WW1 Munitions. Woman Munition Worker tuining shells in a munitions factory Date: 1918

Women War Work WW1 Land Army. Members of the Womens Land Army, Forestry Division or Timber Corps, also known as Lumber Jills Date: 1918

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"Suffrage: A Fierce Fight for Equality and Empowerment" In the early 20th century, a wave of change swept through society as women fought tirelessly for their right to vote. Like a suffragette cat with claws sharpened, they scratched and fought against the oppressive forces that denied them their basic rights. Dressed in hats adorned with flags, suffragettes proudly displayed their determination to challenge the status quo. They even turned their cause into an engaging board game called PANK-A-SQUITH, where players strategized to overcome obstacles just like these brave activists did. The movement gained momentum with the establishment of feminist newspapers such as the English Suffragette in 1908. These publications served as powerful platforms for spreading awareness and rallying support among women across the nation. One significant event was the Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme in 1908. Thousands gathered together, united by a common goal - demanding justice and equality. Their voices echoed through streets as they marched forward on this historic day. Not even war could halt their progress; suffragettes were undeterred on their path towards liberation. Led by remarkable figures like Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, they fearlessly challenged societal norms and shattered glass ceilings along the way. In Manchester Docks, Sylvia Pankhurst stood tall amidst her fellow suffragettes - a symbol of resilience and defiance against oppression. Her W. S. P. U badge became an emblem of hope for countless women who yearned for freedom from discrimination. A ribbon intertwined with another W. S. P. U badge represented unity within this sisterhood fighting relentlessly for change. Together, they formed an unbreakable bond that would withstand any obstacle thrown at them. But it wasn't just about protests; suffragettes armed themselves not only with words but also self-defense techniques like Jiu-Jitsu – empowering themselves physically while advocating for political power too. Through it all, one message rang clear: "I Want My Vote.