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Suffragette Votes for Women Tobacco Jar
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Suffragette Votes for Women Tobacco Jar
A porcelain bust, hand-painted of a woman wearing a black hat with purple, white and green ribbon. Over her left shoulder is a sash, also in the colours of the W.S.P.U. Her mouth is wide open, as if screaming. I Say Down With the Trousers, the inscription referring to men in general. The hat forms a removable lid. Probably of German manufacture. Height 16cm, width 18cm. Date: circa 1910
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Bust Colours Forms Height Inscription Manufacture Mouth Over Porcelain Probably Purple Referring Removable Ribbon Sash Screaming Shoulder Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Tobacco Trousers Votes Wide Width Wspu Rights
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This porcelain bust, titled "Suffragette: Votes for Women Tobacco Jar," is a poignant reminder of the fierce determination and unwavering resolve of the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century. The hand-painted figure, dressed in the iconic colors of the Women's Social and Political Union (W.S.P.U) - purple, white, and green - wears a black hat adorned with a sash, symbolizing her commitment to the cause. Her wide-open mouth, in the shape of a scream, powerfully conveys the frustration and anger felt by suffragettes towards the political establishment's refusal to grant women the right to vote. The inscription, "I Say Down With the Trousers," is a bold statement, referencing men in general and their perceived privilege in the political sphere. This intricately designed piece, standing at 16cm tall and 18cm wide, is believed to have been manufactured in Germany around 1910. The hat functions as a removable lid, allowing the tobacco jar to be used for its intended purpose. This artifact serves as a powerful reminder of the rich history and enduring spirit of the suffragette movement, which paved the way for women's suffrage and the recognition of their political agency.
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