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Suffragette Lonely Eastbourne Maiden
Suffragette Lonely Eastbourne Maiden. The Pathetic Appeal of the Lonely Eastbourne Maiden, Includes the lines, Beware young men! If you don t visit Eastbourne and pop the question, we will all turn SUFFRAGETTES. Date: circa 1908
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Appeal Beware Eastbourne Includes Lines Lonely Maiden Pathetic Question Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Turn Rights
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This evocative Suffragette poster, titled "The Pathetic Appeal of the Lonely Eastbourne Maiden," dates back to circa 1908 and is a poignant reminder of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. The image features a solitary woman, dressed in the fashion of the time, sitting on a bench in Eastbourne, a popular seaside resort town. With a sad expression on her face, she holds a sign bearing the lines, "Beware young men! If you don't visit Eastbourne and pop the question, we will all turn SUFFRAGETTES." The Suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, gained significant momentum during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This poster is a clever and effective use of imagery and language to appeal to the public, particularly young men, to support the cause. The use of the term "Lonely Eastbourne Maiden" plays on the notion of women being incomplete without the protection and companionship of a husband, implying that their lack of suffrage leaves them in a state of loneliness and vulnerability. The poster also employs a sense of urgency, warning that if these young men do not take action and propose marriage, the women will become Suffragettes. This powerful and evocative image is a testament to the creativity and determination of the Suffragette movement in raising awareness and garnering support for their cause. The use of the term "Suffragettes" on the sign is a bold and assertive statement of identity and purpose, reflecting the growing confidence and resolve of the women's suffrage movement during this period in history.
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