Suffragette Wifes Got 3 Months
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Suffragette Wifes Got 3 Months
Suffragette Wifes Got 3 Months. A jovial gent, smiling broadly, cigar in hand announces, Hurrah! The Wifes got 3 months as a suffragette, and I can go home, when I like! Date: circa 1910
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Announces Cigar Gent Hurrah Jovial Months Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Broadly Rights
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This photograph, titled "Suffragette Wives Got 3 Months," offers a glimpse into the historical context of the suffrage movement in early 20th century Britain. The image features a jovial gent, his face beaming with delight as he clutches a cigar in one hand and raises the other in triumphant celebration. The caption beneath the photo reads, "Hurrah! The Wifes got 3 months as a suffragette, and I can go home, when I like!" During this era, the suffrage movement was in full swing, with women fighting for the right to vote. Many suffragettes, including their wives, were arrested and imprisoned for participating in protests and civil disobedience. The force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners became a common practice in prisons, leading to widespread public outrage. The Three Months Rule was introduced in 1909, allowing wives of imprisoned suffragettes to be released after serving three months of their sentences. This rule was a significant victory for the suffragettes, as it reduced the length of time their families were separated. The jubilant man in the photograph likely represents a husband who has just been reunited with his wife after her release from prison. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by suffragettes and their families during the fight for women's suffrage. It also highlights the importance of perseverance and the power of collective action in bringing about social change.
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