Jigsaw Puzzle : National Health Insurance stamp - Forcible Feeding
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National Health Insurance stamp - Forcible Feeding
Forcible Feeding - Lick! A double-meaning postcard, primarily relating to the introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp under the 1911 National Insurance Act, but also referencing the force-feeding of suffragettes in custody (on hunger strike) at the time. In the early twentieth century a free National Health Service did not yet exist and the poor could not usually afford medical services. To help address this, the Liberal Government under David Lloyd George introduced the National Insurance Act. The scheme was known as the 9 pence for 4 pence scheme. Workers had to pay 4 pence into the scheme, employers 3 pence and the state paid 2 pence. Date: 1912
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Media ID 14375314
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Assistance Custody Double Feeding Forcible Health Hunger Meaning Nationalisation Strike Striker Strikers Struggle Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Force Feeding Rights
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating jigsaw puzzles from Media Storehouse. This intriguing puzzle, featuring the "National Health Insurance stamp - Forcible Feeding" image, is a thought-provoking addition to your collection. A powerful symbol of history, this puzzle piece showcases the iconic Forcible Feeding postcard, which gained popularity during the introduction of the National Health Insurance Act in 1911. With its rich historical context and intricate details, this puzzle promises an engaging and educational experience for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Dive into the past, piece by piece, and uncover the stories behind this captivating image.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.5cm x 76cm (19.1" x 29.9")
Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing postcard from 1912, titled "Forcible Feeding - Lick!", offers a thought-provoking commentary on two significant social issues of the early 20th century: the introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp under the 1911 National Insurance Act and the force-feeding of suffragettes in custody. At a time when a free National Health Service was yet to exist, and the poor could barely afford medical care, the Liberal Government under David Lloyd George introduced the National Insurance Act. Known as the "9 pence for 4 pence" scheme, workers paid 4 pence, employers 3 pence, and the state contributed 2 pence towards the fund. The postcard's double-meaning title, however, alludes to another pressing matter: the force-feeding of suffragettes on hunger strike in custody. The suffragette movement, fighting for women's right to vote, employed hunger strikes as a form of protest. In response, authorities resorted to forcible feeding, a controversial and often brutal practice. The image on the postcard depicts a woman in a prison uniform, being held down by two guards as another force-feeds her. The caption "Lick!" adds a layer of irony, as the woman's expression suggests resistance and defiance. The postcard's design cleverly juxtaposes the themes of state-enforced assistance and individual resistance, reflecting the complex social and political climate of the era. The National Health Insurance stamp, symbolizing state intervention in providing healthcare assistance, and the struggle for women's suffrage, embodying individual rights and collective action, both left indelible marks on the fabric of British society. This postcard serves as a poignant reminder of the complex interplay between the state, individual rights, and social change during this transformative period in history.
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