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Suffragette Votes for a Man Apiece
Suffragette Votes for a Man Apiece. Four suffragettes votes for womens papers, hammer and paraffin can between them(all useful to the militants) vow, To wring the vote from Tyrant Man our efforts will not cease, And when we get it, then we ll vote ourselves. A MAN APIECE! Date: circa 1912
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Efforts Hammer Militants Papers Paraffin Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Tyrant Vote Votes Cease Rights Wring
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Suffragettes' Determination: A Unified Call for Women's Suffrage (circa 1912) This evocative photograph captures the unwavering determination of four suffragettes, their faces set with resolve as they cast their votes for women's papers. The image, titled "Suffragettes Votes for a Man Apiece," is a poignant reminder of the relentless campaign for women's suffrage that dominated the early 20th century. The suffragettes, dressed in their iconic colors of purple, green, and white, hold a hammer and a paraffin can between them. These tools were not only symbols of their militant spirit but also practical items used in their protests. The hammer represented their readiness to shatter the chains of inequality, while the paraffin can was a reminder of the arson attacks they carried out on buildings and property to bring attention to their cause. The inscription on the photograph reads, "To wring the vote from Tyrant Man our efforts will not cease, And when we get it, then we'll vote ourselves. A MAN APIECE!" This powerful statement encapsulates the suffragettes' unyielding commitment to securing the right to vote for women. The suffragette movement, which began in the late 19th century, gained momentum in the early 20th century as women across the world demanded the right to participate in the political process. This photograph is a testament to their unwavering resolve and the historical significance of their struggle for women's suffrage. The suffragettes' efforts eventually paid off, as women in many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, gained the right to vote in the early 20th century. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and determination of the suffragettes, whose legacy continues to inspire women's rights activists to this day.
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