Suffrage Pageant Womens Trades & Professions
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Suffrage Pageant Womens Trades & Professions
Suffrage Pageant Womens Trades & Professions. Handbill published by the London Society for Womens Suffrage, issued for participants in the Pageant of Womens Trades and Professions, 27th April 1909. The procession marched to the Albert Hall and included 1, 000 women from 90 different occupations (if wet, bring mackintosh and Goloshes..) Date: 1909
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Bring Handbill Included Issued Mackintosh Marched Occupations Pageant Participants Procession Professions Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Trades Albert Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
This handbill invites women to participate in the Pageant of Women's Trades and Professions, an event organized by the London Society for Women's Suffrage on April 27, 1909. The procession aimed to showcase the active roles women played in various trades and professions, with over 1,000 women from 90 different occupations expected to march towards the Albert Hall. The event was not for the faint-hearted, as the handbill advises participants to bring mackintosh and goloshes in case of wet weather. The Suffrage Movement, spearheaded by women's rights activists, sought to secure the right to vote for women. This pageant was an essential part of the movement's efforts to challenge societal norms and demonstrate women's capabilities in various fields. The event was a significant moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement, paving the way for the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote. The handbill's design is both informative and visually appealing, featuring a colorful illustration of women from different trades and professions, including a doctor, a teacher, a nurse, and a factory worker. The use of bold text and clear instructions makes it an effective tool for recruitment and communication. This historical artifact provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, highlighting the determination and resilience of the women who fought for their rights and paved the way for future generations.
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