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Impressions of Englands new voters by Garretto, 1928
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Impressions of Englands new voters by Garretto, 1928
" Fluffy and Stuffy" - impressions of the new female voters of 1928 by Italian caricaturist Garretto. Rather unfair stereotyping with the pretty blonde on the left and the sensible booted woman on the right, but an interesting representation of the universal enfranchisement of women over the age of 21 in 1928. Date: 1928
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Impressions of England's New Voters" by Garretto, 1928: A Playful yet Stereotypical Depiction of the First Female Voters in Britain This print by Italian caricaturist Garretto, titled "Impressions of England's New Voters" and dated 1928, offers a humorous yet somewhat unfair representation of the newly enfranchised women of Britain. The image features two women, one a pretty blonde in a flapper dress and feather headpiece, and the other a sensible woman in boots and a coat. The contrast between the two women reflects the diverse range of personalities and styles among the newly enfranchised female electorate. The year 1928 marked a significant milestone in British history as women over the age of 21 were granted the right to vote in parliamentary elections. This long-awaited achievement was a result of decades of activism and campaigning by the women's suffrage movement. The granting of the vote to women was a symbol of their growing social and political power, and it was a moment of great excitement and anticipation for many. Garretto's caricature, titled "Fluffy and Stuffy," plays on the stereotypes of the time, with the pretty blonde on the left representing the frivolous and fluffy side of the new female voters, and the sensible woman on the right embodying the stuffy and serious side. While the image may be seen as unfair and stereotypical today, it is an interesting representation of the universal enfranchisement of women in the 1920s. The print serves as a reminder of the complex and multifaceted nature of the women's suffrage movement and the diverse range of women who were enfranchised. Overall, "Impressions of England's New Voters" is a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of the 1920s, offering a unique perspective on the women's suffrage movement and the newly enfranchised female electorate.
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