Universal Suffrage Collection

Votes for Women - policemen with a suffragette arrested in Hyde Park about 1912 Colourised photograph

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her Daughter, Christabel (1880-1958), 1908 (b/w photo)
ILN149596 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her Daughter, Christabel (1880-1958), 1908 (b/w photo); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

Male soldier inspecting an army of women musketeers (engraving)
8664228 Male soldier inspecting an army of women musketeers (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The female rights musketeers)

Meeting at St James's Hall, 1880
3479934 Meeting at St James's Hall, 1880; (add.info.: Meeting at St James's Hall, London, to further the cause of Women's suffrage)

Women casting votes in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA (lithograph)
7243346 Women casting votes in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women casting their vote at the polls in Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, USA)

Woman's suffrage meeting in St James's Hall, 1885
3479932 Woman's suffrage meeting in St James's Hall, 1885; (add.info.: Woman's suffrage meeting in St James's Hall, London, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women's Suffrage, Female political emancipation, 1880
3479862 Women's Suffrage, Female political emancipation, 1880; (add.info.: Women's Suffrage, Female political emancipation.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst arrested and carried away by a policeman for leading suffragettes attempt to
534074 British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst arrested and carried away by a policeman for leading suffragettes attempt to present a petition to King George V at Buckingham Palace

Arrest of suffragette Emmeline Goulden Pankhurst in London, 1914 (b/w photo)
FGL5492651 Arrest of suffragette Emmeline Goulden Pankhurst in London, 1914 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Arrest of suffragette Emmeline Goulden Pankhurst (1858-1928)

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-12-21 - Oh, we have time to wait; they are arguing - Elections
ICA4871493 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-12-21 - Oh, we have time to wait; they are arguing - Elections, Armee, Chamber of Deputes Hemicycle, Suffragism

Women's Suffrage, 1884
3479933 Women's Suffrage, 1884; (add.info.: Women's Suffrage, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Emmeline Pankhurst, 1938 (b/w photo)
5323218 Emmeline Pankhurst, 1938 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst, nee Goulden, 1858-1928)

Le Charivari, 1877_10_25 - Illustration of Stop (1825-1899): Ballotage - Elections, Legislatives - Peasants
ICA4944992 Le Charivari, 1877_10_25 - Illustration of Stop (1825-1899): Ballotage - Elections, Legislatives - Peasants, Farmers - Urn - Balance/balance; (add.info.: Le Charivari)

The fate of the women's suffrage bill, 1880
3479863 The fate of the women's suffrage bill, 1880; (add.info.: The fate of the women's suffrage bill. The Bill has been given the face of Lydia Ernestine Becker (1827-90)

French illustration depicting a campaigner for universal suffrage sabotaging a railway train. Circa 1840
UIG5634500 French illustration depicting a campaigner for universal suffrage sabotaging a railway train. Circa 1840.

French illustration depicting a campaigner for universal suffrage sabotaging a railway train. Circa 1840
5304850 French illustration depicting a campaigner for universal suffrage sabotaging a railway train. Circa 1840; (add.info)

News: New project of an electorale for the use of the French people. Adolphe Thiers presents the small ballot box that
JEB4855444 News: New project of an electorale for the use of the French people. Adolphe Thiers presents the small ballot box that replaces the large universal suffrage

John Stuart Mill spoke in the house of commons in favour of Women's suffrage, 1867
3479864 John Stuart Mill spoke in the house of commons in favour of Women's suffrage, 1867; (add.info.: John Stuart Mill (1806-1873)

Suffrage Hay wagon, USA c.1910-5 (b/w photo)
1128830 Suffrage Hay wagon, USA c.1910-5 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Christabel and Emmeline Pankhurst, 1903 (photo)
3305193 Christabel and Emmeline Pankhurst, 1903 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dame Christabel Harriette Pankhurst, DBE (1880 - 1958), was a suffragette born in Manchester, England

Emmeline Pankhurst being arrested outside Buckingham Palace in 1914 (b/w photo)
3058440 Emmeline Pankhurst being arrested outside Buckingham Palace in 1914 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Seen here being arrested)

Emmeline Pankhurst carrying a petition from the Third Women's Parliament to the Prime Minister on February 13th
STC321032 Emmeline Pankhurst carrying a petition from the Third Women's Parliament to the Prime Minister on February 13th

Passez au large!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Passez au large!, 19th century

Les burgraves allant en guerre, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les burgraves allant en guerre, 19th century. Burgraves going to war

Le triomphe de la loi du 31 Mai, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le triomphe de la loi du 31 Mai, 19th century. Law of 31 May 1850

La hache qui le coupera n'est pas encore trempée, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
La hache qui le coupera n'est pas encore trempee, 1871. The axe that will cut it is not yet soaked

Esquisse pour la mairie des Lilas : Le suffrage universel, 1889. Creator: Alfred Henri Bramtot
Esquisse pour la mairie des Lilas : Le suffrage universel, 1889. Universal suffrage: a polling station in a classroom decorated with a map of France and a bust of the Republic

Manifestation de Suffragettes
1942740 Manifestation de Suffragettes by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Demonstration of Suffragettes before 1910 in London : here Emmeline Pankhurst, Mrs Wolstenholm Elmy)

Les Pankhurst
1942761 Les Pankhurst by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: In London in 1910, procession celebrating when Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughter Sylvia, both suffragettes)

Emmeline Pankhurst
1796081 Emmeline Pankhurst by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) english feminist making a speech in London on october 11, 1908)

Suffragette Demonstration in London, from Le Petit Journal, 1908 (coloured engraving)
CHT167993 Suffragette Demonstration in London, from Le Petit Journal, 1908 (coloured engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Procession to welcome Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Mary Leigh on their early release from prison
STC321046 Procession to welcome Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Mary Leigh on their early release from prison on 19th December 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Christabel Pankhurst and Emmeline Pethick Lawrence purchasing Scottish heather for the release of Mary Philips
STC321059 Christabel Pankhurst and Emmeline Pethick Lawrence purchasing Scottish heather for the release of Mary Philips, 18th September, 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest
STC321040 Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest, 13th October 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print)
4073067 The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catch of the Season)

Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes, 1908 (print)
538110 Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes, 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 17 May 1908); Universal History Archive/UIG

Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst hiding in the roof garden at Clement's Inn
STC321039 Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst hiding in the roof garden at Clement's Inn, 12th October 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Mr Keir Hardie addressing the First Women's Suffrage Demonstration ever held in Trafalgar Square
STC321035 Mr Keir Hardie addressing the First Women's Suffrage Demonstration ever held in Trafalgar Square, 19th May 1906 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

The Women's Right to Serve Demonstration: Mrs. Pankhurst and Friends, from The Illustrated War News
STC312613 The Women's Right to Serve Demonstration: Mrs. Pankhurst and Friends, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Emmeline Pankhurst's arrest outside Buckingham Palace, while trying to petition the king
STC321076 Emmeline Pankhurst's arrest outside Buckingham Palace, while trying to petition the king, 21st May 1914 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Emmeline Pankhurst addressing crowd, USA, 1911 (b/w photo)
5858525 Emmeline Pankhurst addressing crowd, USA, 1911 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alice Paul, 1915 (b/w photo)
746443 Alice Paul, 1915 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alice Stokes Paul (1885-1977) American suffragist and women's rights activist

Lucy Burns, 1913 (b/w photo)
746437 Lucy Burns, 1913 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucy Burns (1879-1966) American suffragist and women's rights advocate

Miss Lucy Burns in Occoquan Workhouse, Washington, 1917 (b/w photo)
746438 Miss Lucy Burns in Occoquan Workhouse, Washington, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Street Car advertising the Susan B. Anthony Pageant, 1915 (b/w photo)
3964103 Street Car advertising the Susan B. Anthony Pageant, 1915 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U. S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo)
5974483 Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U.S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo)
3709816 Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged
527844 The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged. Cap of Liberty is attached to Speakers chair. 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank

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Universal Suffrage: A Fight for Equality and Freedom In the early 20th century, a powerful movement known as universal suffrage emerged, demanding equal voting rights for all citizens regardless of gender. This historic struggle is vividly captured in a series of captivating photographs and prints that depict the relentless efforts of suffragettes to secure their rightful place in society. One such image transports us back to Hyde Park in 1912, where policemen apprehend a courageous suffragette fighting for her cause. The photograph's colorized version brings to life the vibrant spirit and determination radiating from this brave woman. Another sepia-toned photo takes us to December 19th, 1908, when Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, and Mary Leigh were welcomed with great celebration upon their release from prison. Their sacrifice had not been in vain; it had ignited hope among countless women yearning for change. The power duo of Christabel Pankhurst and Emmeline Pethick Lawrence are captured purchasing Scottish heather on September 18th, 1908. This seemingly mundane act was actually part of an elaborate plan to secure the freedom of Mary Philips – an example of how every detail mattered in their pursuit of justice. Emmeline Pankhurst's presence inside Holloway Prison is hauntingly portrayed through another sepia photograph taken in 1908. Behind those bars lies a symbol not only of her personal sacrifice but also the resilience she embodied on behalf of millions who longed for equality. A warrant being read aloud marks yet another pivotal moment depicted by a sepia-toned photo dated October 13th, 1908. In this solemn scene, Flora Drummond stands alongside Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst as they face arrest once again – undeterred by adversity or intimidation. An editorial cartoon from 1917 humorously illustrates "The Catch of the Season, " highlighting the suffragettes' tenacity in their pursuit of equal rights.