Anti-Suffrage Army of Militants
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Anti-Suffrage Army of Militants
Anti-Suffrage Army of Militants. Extreme German view of the English Army of Militant Suffragettes with their weapons of war - bombs, guns, axes, acid and scissors. Date: circa 1913
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Media ID 14161306
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Acid Anti Axes Bombs Extreme Guns Militant Militants Scissors Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights Weapons
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intense and radical spirit of the Anti-Suffrage Army of Militants, an extreme German view of the English Militant Suffragettes. The photograph, taken around 1913, portrays a group of determined women, their faces set with unwavering resolve as they brandish an array of weapons. The suffragettes, champions of women's right to vote, were known for their militant tactics, which included arson, bombings, and other forms of civil disobedience. The image reveals a chilling tableau of the tools of their trade: bombs, guns, axes, acid, and scissors. The presence of these weapons underscores the seriousness of their cause and the intensity of their commitment. The suffragettes' actions were met with widespread controversy and condemnation, but they refused to be deterred. Their militant campaign ultimately contributed to the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights, revealing the fierce determination and courage of the suffragettes in their quest for suffrage. The image's provenance is from Mary Evans Prints Online, a leading provider of historical and cultural images, and is available for rights-managed use.
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