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Anti-Suffragette Valentine
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Anti-Suffragette Valentine
Anti-Suffragette Valentine. Anti-suffrage Valentine shows woman with toothache and swollen jaw that stops her tongue from wagging. Date: circa 1910
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This intriguing and thought-provoking anti-suffrage Valentine card from circa 1910, available through Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the heated debates surrounding women's suffrage during this period. The image on the card depicts a woman with a severe toothache and a swollen jaw, which has rendered her unable to speak and wag her tongue. This symbolizes the belief that women were not yet ready for the right to vote, as they were still perceived as being incapable of making informed decisions and participating effectively in political discourse. The suffrage movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, had gained significant momentum in the early 20th century. However, opposition to women's suffrage was strong, particularly among conservative and traditionalist groups who believed that women's place was in the home, not in the political arena. This anti-suffrage Valentine card reflects the rhetoric used by those who argued against women's suffrage, portraying women as being too emotional, irrational, and uneducated to engage in the political process. Despite the challenges faced by suffragettes, they persisted in their fight for the right to vote. The suffrage movement ultimately succeeded in achieving its goal, with the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution granting women the right to vote in 1920. This historical artifact serves as a reminder of the intense debates and passionate advocacy that marked the suffrage movement, and the progress that has been made towards gender equality in the decades since.
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