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Suffragette Christmas Card Votes for Women
Suffragette Christmas Card Votes for Women. Suffragette perched on a box holding a Votes for Women placard, while a policeman stands beside her. Houses of Parliament in the background. Rhyme consists of a dialogue between She and He with a wish for a jolly christmas time. Date: circa 1909
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Consists Dialogue Jolly Parliament Perched Placard Policeman Rhyme Stands Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Votes Rights
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A Season of Hope Amidst the Struggle: A Suffragette's Christmas Wish, circa 1909 In this evocative image, a determined Suffragette, bundled against the winter chill, perches confidently atop a wooden box, her voice resonating through the crisp air. In her hands, she cradles a "Votes for Women" placard, her message clear and unwavering. The backdrop of the Houses of Parliament looms large, a symbol of the political power she seeks. Beside her, a policeman stands, his expression a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. The contrast between their stances is stark, yet a sense of dialogue exists between them. The Suffragette, with unyielding resolve, speaks her truth: "He": With Christmas upon us, dear friend, I'd ask, what wish fills your heart this festive time? "She": My wish, dear officer, is simple and true, For every woman, the right to vote, to have a voice, and to be heard through and through. "He": A noble pursuit, I'll grant you that, But can't we set aside our differences, and enjoy a jolly Christmas time? "She": Indeed, we can, dear officer, and I do, But let us not forget the struggle, the fight, for women's rights, is what this season's all about, too." As the sun sets on another day of protest, the Suffragette's voice echoes through the streets of London, her message a beacon of hope amidst the struggle for women's suffrage. This poignant scene, captured in time, serves as a reminder of the power of perseverance and the enduring spirit of those who dared to challenge the status quo.
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