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Suffragette Moveable Card Toy Elusive Christabel
A moveable card or optical toy referring to the W.S.P.U leader Christabel Pankhurst, who eluded police by fleeing to France in 1912. It comprises a sheet of card with a tab at the base which, when pulled, reveals a second picture. The first has Christabel, with policeman and outstretched hands, with the caption, They seek her here, they seek her there, Detectives prowling everywhere. Their heads with big importance swell. The second shows two policemen crashing into one another, with caption, Shes Gone! ELUSIVE CHRISTABEL Date: 1912
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Caption Christabel Comprises Detectives Fleeing Hands Moveable Optical Outstretched Pankhurst Policeman Prowling Pulled Referring Reveals Seek Sheet Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes They Wspu Base Elusive Rights
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This intriguing moveable card toy, titled "Elusive Christabel," offers a captivating glimpse into the daring exploits of Christabel Pankhurst, a prominent leader of the British Suffragette movement in the early 20th century. The toy, created in 1912, consists of a single sheet of card with a tab at the base. When the tab is pulled, the card reveals a hidden image. The initial scene depicts Christabel Pankhurst, surrounded by determined policemen with outstretched hands and a caption that reads, "They seek her here, they seek her there, Detectives prowling everywhere. Their heads with big importance swell." This image captures the intensity of the manhunt for Christabel, who had eluded the authorities by fleeing to France in an effort to evade arrest. However, the second image reveals a surprising twist. The policemen, having failed to apprehend Christabel, crash into each other in a comical display of clumsiness. The caption beneath this scene reads, "She's Gone!" This optical toy not only serves as a playful commentary on the elusive nature of Christabel Pankhurst but also highlights the determination and resourcefulness of the suffragette movement in the face of adversity. The "Elusive Christabel" moveable card toy is an intriguing historical artifact that brings to life the spirit of the suffragette movement and the daring exploits of its leaders. This unique piece of ephemera offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the fight for women's rights and suffrage in the United Kingdom.
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