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Suffragette Tea set Sylvia Pankhurst
A Tea set designed by Sylvia Pankhurst for the W.S.P.U in 1909. It was commisioned from the Staffordshire Pottery firm of H.M Williamson for use in the tea room at the Womens Exhibition held at the Princes Skating Rink, Knightsbridge, May 1909. The design comprises the angel of freedom motif in purple and green against the simple white background. The teapot has a green finial and handle, the tims of the other pieces are also in green. The angel figure was designed by Sylvia Pankhurst specifically for the Womens Exhibition. Date: 1909
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This exquisite Suffragette Tea Set, designed by the renowned suffragette activist Sylvia Pankhurst in 1909, is a testament to the power of art in the fight for women's rights. Commissioned by the Staffordshire Pottery firm of H.M. Williamson for use in the tea room at the Women's Exhibition held at the Princes Skating Rink in Knightsbridge, this set was a symbol of the suffragettes' determination and resilience. The set, which includes a teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug, and six cups and saucers, features the iconic angel of freedom motif in vibrant shades of purple and green against a simple white background. The teapot boasts a green finial and handle, while the other pieces bear green trims. The angel figure, designed by Sylvia Pankhurst specifically for the Women's Exhibition, serves as a powerful reminder of the suffragettes' unwavering commitment to securing the vote for women. The Suffragette Tea Set was more than just a functional object; it was a statement piece that embodied the suffragettes' message of hope, freedom, and progress. The set's elegant design and symbolic meaning continue to resonate with audiences today, making it an important historical artifact and a reminder of the courage and determination of the suffragette movement.
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