Suffragettes Prison Dress Deputation
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Suffragettes Prison Dress Deputation
Suffragettes Prison Dress Deputation. Suffragettes in replica prison uniform - green serge dress, broad arrows on pinafore and white cap, stand beside a black mock prison van. The van has a placard advertising the deputation to Asquith at the House of Commons on 24th February 1909. The carriage behind is decked with W.S.P.U flags. Date: 1909
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and resilience of the Suffragettes as they prepared for their Prison Deputation to the House of Commons on 24th February 1909. The women, dressed in replica prison uniforms, stand proudly beside a black mock prison van. The green serge dresses, adorned with broad arrows on the pinafores and white caps, were a symbol of their commitment to the cause of women's suffrage. The placard on the van advertises the deputation, a peaceful protest aimed at drawing attention to the plight of suffragettes who were being imprisoned for their activism. The W.S.P.U (Women's Social and Political Union) flags on the carriage behind add to the sense of solidarity and unity among the suffragettes. The Prison Deputation was a significant moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the UK. Led by Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters Christabel and Sylvia, the deputation aimed to present a petition to the Prime Minister, H.H. Asquith, demanding the release of suffragettes who were being held in prison for peaceful protests. Despite their peaceful intentions, the deputation was met with violence and arrests. The suffragettes were forcibly removed from the House of Commons and taken to Holloway Prison. The event drew widespread public attention to the suffrage cause and galvanized support for women's right to vote. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and courage of the suffragettes in their fight for women's suffrage, and the impact of their activism on the political landscape of the UK.
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