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Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police
Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police. Cat with Votes for Women sign around its neck proclaims, I m a catty suffragette, I scratch and fight the P lice, so long as they withhold the vote, my warfare will not cease. Date: circa 1909
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Fight Lice Neck Proclaims Scratch Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Vote Votes Warfare Cease Rights
Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an intriguing and thought-provoking image from the early days of the women's suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This print depicts a bold and determined feline donning a "Votes for Women" sign around its neck, embodying the spirit and tenacity of the suffragettes who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote. The cat's fierce expression and claws raised in defense convey the intensity and resolve of the suffragette cause. The use of a cat as a symbol in this context is a clever play on words, as "catty" was a term used to describe a woman who was sly, shrewd, or manipulative. In this context, the catty suffragette is using her cunning and determination to scratch and fight against the "police" or opposition, refusing to back down until women's suffrage is achieved. The date of this image is estimated to be circa 1909, a pivotal time in the suffrage movement. The suffragettes employed various tactics to raise awareness and put pressure on the government to grant women the right to vote. Their protests often involved civil disobedience, including marches, demonstrations, and even violence. This print captures the spirit of resistance and determination that defined the suffragette movement, making it an important historical artifact. The "Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police" print is a powerful reminder of the courage and resilience of the suffragettes and the significant role they played in securing women's rights. It is a fascinating and unique representation of a pivotal moment in history, and a testament to the enduring power of symbolism and creativity in social and political movements.
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