Poster Print : Suffragette Hunger Strike
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Suffragette Hunger Strike
Depicts a bound suffragette being forcibly fed in prison. Captioned, For what you are about to receive Date: 1913 Oct
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Media ID 14393258
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Bound Captioned Depicts Emancipation Forcibly Movement Prison Receive Struggle Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our Suffragette Hunger Strike Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This powerful and poignant image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the determination and resilience of the suffragette movement. Depicting a bound suffragette being forcibly fed in prison, this print is captioned 'For what you are about to receive, Date: 1913 Oct'. A must-have for any history buff or feminist, this poster print is a testament to the sacrifices made in the fight for women's rights. Add this historic piece to your collection and start a conversation.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
For What You Are About to Receive: A Powerful Symbol of the Suffragette Hunger Strike, October 1913 This poignant image captures the raw determination and resilience of the British suffragettes during their relentless fight for women's right to vote. Dated October 1913, the photograph depicts a bound suffragette being forcibly fed in prison. The woman's face is contorted in pain and defiance, her eyes burning with unwavering resolve. The suffragette movement, fueled by the belief that women deserved the same social, political, and economic opportunities as men, had been a significant force in the early 20th century. Their tactics, which included peaceful protests, arson, and hunger strikes, were met with harsh retaliation from the authorities. The practice of forcible feeding began in 1909 when suffragettes began refusing food as a form of protest against their exclusion from the political process. The process was brutal and humiliating, involving the insertion of a tube into the nose or mouth to administer a liquid diet. Despite the physical and emotional toll, suffragettes continued to hunger strike, using their suffering as a powerful symbol of their cause. This image, with its haunting depiction of a bound and forcibly fed suffragette, serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made during the women's suffrage movement. The struggle for women's rights and emancipation was a long and arduous one, but the suffragettes' unwavering commitment to their cause ultimately led to success. The Representation of the People Act, which granted some women the right to vote, was passed in 1918. This photograph, taken in October 1913, stands as a testament to the courage and determination of the suffragettes, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of women fighting for equality and social justice.
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