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Give me a bit of your franchise cake
Give me a bit of your franchise cake.. Miss Jane Bull asks Master Johnnie Bull for a bit of his franchise cake. He declines saying It wouldn t be good for you. She argues, How can you tell if you won t let me try it? It doesn t hurt those other little girls. In the background, groups of boys and girls labelled, Finland, New Zealand, Australia and Norway, all have cake and the vote in their respective countries. Date: circa 1910
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Give Me a Bit of Your Franchise Cake: A Defiant Act of Suffrage (circa 1910) This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights, as Miss Jane Bull boldly asks Master Johnnie Bull for a taste of his franchise cake. The setting is the suffrage movement, a time when women in many countries were fighting for the right to vote. In this image, we see Jane, a determined suffragette, making her case to Johnnie, who represents the established male-dominated political system. The title of the photograph, "Give Me a Bit of Your Franchise Cake," is a playful yet assertive plea for equality. Jane's request for a taste of Johnnie's franchise cake symbolizes her desire for a share in the political power that he holds. However, Johnnie, with a firm stance, declines her request, arguing that it wouldn't be good for her. In the background, groups of boys and girls from various countries, including Finland, New Zealand, Australia, and Norway, are shown enjoying their franchise cakes and the vote in their respective nations. This contrast between the privileged position of the boys and girls in the background and the marginalized status of Jane underscores the urgency of the suffrage movement. Despite Johnnie's refusal, Jane's courageous act of asking for a taste of his franchise cake serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the suffragettes in their quest for women's rights. This photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who refused to be silenced and continued to fight for equality, ultimately paving the way for women's suffrage in many parts of the world.
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