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Suffragette Mrs. Martel in Prison Cartoon
Suffragette Mrs. Martel in Prison Cartoon. Portrays Mrs. Nellie Martel (?1885-1940) in a prison cell, captioned, Suffering Suffragettes not to mention other folk in a speech on Oct 27th, a three-starred Suffy (Mrs. Martel) when asked, Are we Down Earted? Said - Suttenly Not! She was imprisoned for 2 months for protesting at the House of Commons in 1906. Date: 1906
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Asked Captioned Cell Folk Imprisoned Martel Mention Months Nellie Portrays Prison Protesting Speech Starred Suffering Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights
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Suffragette Mrs. Martel in Prison: A Defiant Spirit of Resilience and Determination This evocative prison cartoon captures the indomitable spirit of suffragette Mrs. Nellie Martel, who, in October 1906, found herself incarcerated for two months for daring to protest at the House of Commons. The cartoon, titled "Suffering Suffragettes not to mention other folk in a speech on Oct 27th," portrays a determined Mrs. Martel in her prison cell, emblazoned with the caption, "Suttenly Not!" when asked, "Are we Downhearted?" Mrs. Martel, a three-starred "Suffy," as she was affectionately known, was a prominent figure in the suffragette movement, fighting tirelessly for women's right to vote. Her unwavering commitment to the cause led her to engage in civil disobedience, risking arrest and imprisonment. Despite the harsh conditions she faced behind bars, Mrs. Martel remained defiant, refusing to be cowed by the authorities. The cartoon captures this spirit of resilience and determination, with Mrs. Martel's steely gaze and unyielding posture, even as she is confined within the cold, gray walls of her cell. The date of the cartoon, 1906, serves as a poignant reminder of the long and arduous struggle for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom. This powerful image stands as a testament to the courage and tenacity of the suffragettes, who refused to be silenced or intimidated in their pursuit of equal rights for women.
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