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Suffragette Votes for Sheep Martyr
Suffragette Votes for Sheep Martyr. Little Bo Peep stands with her shepherds crook holding a picture of a sheep in a prison cell, with Votes for Women as the headline, and a martyr beneath. Based on the nursery rhyme, the verse for this reads, Little Bo peep said Votes for Sheep but didn t know how to get them. She stood in the street, with crook all complete. If she sees a new hat she ll forget them Date: circa 1911
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Based Beneath Cell Crook Didnt Headline Martyr Nursery Peep Prison Reads Rhyme Sheep Stands Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Verse Votes Rights
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Little Bo Peep: A Suffragette's Unyielding Crusade for Animal and Human Rights This evocative photograph, titled "Suffragette Votes for Sheep Martyr," captures the spirit of the suffragette movement and its unwavering commitment to social change. The image features Little Bo Peep, a beloved nursery rhyme character, standing strong and determined on the streets, her shepherd's crook held high, and a picture of a sheep in a prison cell in her hand. The headline "Votes for Women" adorns the top of the photograph, while the caption "Suffragette Votes for Sheep Martyr" appears below, hinting at the deep connection between the fight for women's suffrage and the plight of animals. The verse for this thought-provoking image reads, "Little Bo peep said Votes for Sheep but didn't know how to get them." Bo Peep's expression conveys a sense of frustration and determination, as she recognizes the importance of extending the right to vote to both women and animals. The sheep in the prison cell symbolizes the oppression and injustice faced by both marginalized groups, and the suffragette's unwavering commitment to their cause. This powerful photograph, taken circa 1911, serves as a poignant reminder of the suffragettes' tireless efforts to secure the right to vote for women, and their recognition of the interconnected nature of animal and human rights. The image invites us to reflect on the history of the suffragette movement and the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality.
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