W. S. P. U Postcard Album, Sylvia Pankhurst
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W. S. P. U Postcard Album, Sylvia Pankhurst
Postcard Album produced by the Womens Social & Political Union in dark green cloth with silver lettering and ornate Art Nouveau design. The medallion, encircled in silver, is designed by Sylvia Pankhurst. It shows a woman emerging from iron gates and stepping over heavy chains towards liberty. Votes for Women penants flutter behind her and stylized white doves fly around the figure. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14168525
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Behind Chains Cloth Doves Emerging Encircled Flutter Gates Heavy Iron Lettering Liberty Medallion Nouveau Pankhurst Produced Stepping Stylized Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Sylvia Votes Wspu Designed Rights Shows
EDITORS COMMENTS
This postcard album, produced by the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in the early 1910s, is a testament to the unwavering determination and courage of the suffragette movement in the fight for women's rights and suffrage. The dark green cloth cover, adorned with silver lettering and an intricate Art Nouveau design, houses a collection of postcards that tell the story of this pivotal moment in history. The cover design itself is a masterpiece, featuring a powerful image of a woman emerging from iron gates and stepping over heavy chains towards liberty. The woman, symbolizing the suffragettes, is breaking free from the constraints of a society that denied women the right to vote. The Votes for Women pennants fluttering behind her and the stylized white doves flying around the figure represent hope and the pursuit of freedom. The medallion, encircled in silver and designed by Sylvia Pankhurst, adds an elegant touch to the cover. Pankhurst, a prominent figure in the suffragette movement, was a talented artist and designer, and her influence is evident in the ornate detail of the design. The image on the cover encapsulates the spirit of the suffragettes, who were determined to break free from societal norms and fight for their right to vote and be recognized as equal citizens. The WSPU postcard album is a valuable historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the suffragette movement and the powerful symbolism that fueled their fight for women's rights. This album is not only a beautiful piece of art but also a reminder of the courage and determination of the women who fought for the right to vote and paved the way for future generations.
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