Canvas Print : Womens Rights / Release
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Womens Rights / Release
Suffragettes celebrate the release of Edith New and Mary Leigh from Holloway
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Media ID 578372
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Celebrate Demonstration Edith Holloway Leigh Release Suffragettes Rights
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Empower your home decor with the inspiring imagery of the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints, featuring "Women's Rights / Release" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This iconic photograph captures the jubilant moment as Suffragettes celebrate the release of Edith New and Mary Leigh from Holloway Prison in 1909. The rich, textured canvas material brings this historical moment to life, adding depth and dimension to your space. Embrace the spirit of resilience and determination with this beautiful and thought-provoking addition to your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
August 14, 1908: A Triumphant Moment in Women's Suffrage History - The Release of Edith New and Mary Leigh from Holloway Prison This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. Taken on August 14, 1908, the image shows a jubilant crowd of suffragettes gathered outside Holloway Prison in London, celebrating the release of two of their fellow activists, Edith New and Mary Leigh. Edith New and Mary Leigh had been imprisoned for their role in a militant demonstration that took place earlier that year. The women had chained themselves to the railings of the House of Commons, demanding the right to vote. Their arrest and subsequent imprisonment sparked widespread outrage and drew international attention to the cause of women's suffrage. The release of Edith New and Mary Leigh was a hard-won victory for the suffragettes. Their detention had highlighted the brutal conditions in British prisons, and the public pressure that ensued led to their early release. The women emerged from Holloway Prison to a hero's welcome, with thousands of supporters gathered to greet them and celebrate their courage and determination. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the suffragettes in their fight for women's rights. It captures the spirit of defiance and determination that characterized the women's suffrage movement, and serves as a testament to the enduring power of peaceful protest and civil disobedience. The suffragettes' campaign for the right to vote culminated in the Representation of the People Act of 1918, which granted some women the right to vote for the first time. This photograph, taken over a century ago, remains an important historical document that continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the struggle for women's rights and gender equality.
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