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Anti-suffrage satirical postcard - Leap Year Goods
Anti-suffrage satirical postcard - Leap Year Goods - " Will wear well". A woman in full tweed suit of jacket and plus fours standing with her motorbike.
1908
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Media ID 20259793
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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This intriguing satirical postcard from 1908, titled "Leap Year Goods: Will wear well," offers a humorous commentary on the women's suffrage movement and gender roles during the early 1900s. The image features a woman dressed in a full tweed suit, complete with a jacket and plus fours, standing confidently next to a motorbike. Her attire, traditionally associated with men, is accentuated by her small, round glasses perched on her nose and a pince-nez dangling from her neck. The satire lies in the context of the leap year, a tradition that allowed women to propose marriage to men on February 29th. The postcard plays on this concept, suggesting that women who sought to challenge traditional gender roles and assert their independence through voting or other means were merely "wearing men's clothes" and acting out of turn. The humor in the postcard is further emphasized by the caption "Will wear well," which implies that the woman's transvestite attire is durable and suitable for long-term use. This satirical representation of women's suffrage and gender roles during the early 1900s highlights the societal norms of the time and the resistance to change. The postcard is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a humorous yet insightful perspective on the women's suffrage movement and the evolving roles of women in society. This image, from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of women's rights, gender roles, and satire in the early 20th century.
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