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Cartoon, Women's Suffrage - John Bull and Mrs Bull
Political cartoon, Women's Suffrage - John Bull and Mrs Bull in conflict over the franchise Date: 1891
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1891 Bull Campaign Democracy Equality Franchise Journal Judy Parkinson Reform Serio Comic Suffrage Vote Votes
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This political cartoon, titled "Women's Suffrage - John Bull and Mrs. Bull," was published in the Serio-Comic Journal in June 1891, during the late Victorian era. The cartoon, created by the renowned British political satirist William Parkinson, depicts a heated argument between John Bull and his wife, Mrs. Bull, over the issue of women's suffrage. John Bull, a symbol of British national identity, is shown wearing his traditional helmet and carrying a scepter, while his wife, Mrs. Bull, stands before him with a ballot box in hand and a determined look on her face. The door to their home is ajar, suggesting that the conversation is taking place in the domestic sphere, where women's influence was traditionally confined. The caption above the image reads, "The Franchise," emphasizing the central theme of the cartoon. Mrs. Bull, with a vote in one hand and a petition in the other, demands the right to vote, asserting, "I'll have my rights, John, or I'll go to the Hustings!" John Bull, surprised and unsure of how to respond, replies, "But, my dear, you're a woman!" This cartoon reflects the intense debates and campaigns surrounding women's suffrage during the late 1800s. The suffrage movement, which advocated for women's political equality and the right to vote, gained significant momentum during this period. The cartoon's humorous yet thought-provoking portrayal of the conflict between John and Mrs. Bull highlights the challenges and complexities of the women's suffrage movement and the broader struggle for democracy and equality.
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