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Cicely Hamilton and Edith Craig, suffragettes
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Cicely Hamilton and Edith Craig, suffragettes
Cicely Hamilton (1872-1952) and Edith Craig (1869-1947). Edith was the daughter of the actress Ellen Terry, a theatre director, producer, costume designer and pioneer of the womens suffrage movement. Cicely was an actress, writer, journalist, suffragist and feminist; she wrote the words to the suffrage movements campaigning hymn, The March of the Women. Date: circa 1909
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This photograph captures the strong bond between two pioneering figures of the British suffrage movement: Cicely Hamilton (1872-1952) and Edith Craig (1869-1947). Edith, the daughter of renowned actress Ellen Terry, was an accomplished theatre director, producer, and costume designer, who also played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement as a passionate advocate and organizer. Cicely Hamilton, an actress, writer, journalist, and suffragist, is best known for penning the powerful lyrics to the suffrage movement's campaigning hymn, "The March of the Women." Their friendship and shared commitment to women's rights and equality transcended their professional pursuits, making them formidable allies in the fight for votes for women. The photograph, taken circa 1909, captures the women in a relaxed and intimate setting, seated side by side, their profiles facing forward, exuding an air of determination and resolve. The Edwardian era backdrop adds a historical context to their groundbreaking work and underscores the significance of their achievements in the 1900s women's rights movement. As friends and colleagues, Cicely Hamilton and Edith Craig made an indelible impact on British politics and society, paving the way for women's suffrage and shattering societal norms. Their legacy continues to inspire and empower generations of women seeking equality and justice.
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