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Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours
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Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours
538778 Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours, the papers set, but could not receive a degree as Cambridge did not award them to women at this time. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, London, 2 July 1887. Engraving by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23491270
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1887 Award Bows Cambridge Class Degree Feminism Frances George Honours July Maurier Papers Passed Punch Receive Time Ramsay
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This print captures a significant moment in history, where Mr Punch, the iconic character from Punch magazine, bows respectfully to Agneta Frances Ramsay. The year is 1887, and Agneta has just accomplished an extraordinary feat - she sat for and passed her exams with First Class Honours. However, there is a bittersweet twist to this tale as Cambridge University did not grant degrees to women during this time. The cartoon by George du Maurier beautifully illustrates the frustration faced by many talented women who were denied access to higher education solely based on their gender. Despite her exceptional academic achievement, Agneta's hard work went unrecognized by the university system. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles that women like Agneta faced in their pursuit of knowledge and recognition. It symbolizes both the resilience of those who fought for gender equality in education and the barriers that still needed to be broken down. Through this engraving, Du Maurier highlights society's need for change and challenges us to question traditional norms. It stands as a testament to feminism's ongoing battle for equal opportunities in academia. Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate historical moments like these through remarkable prints that preserve our collective memory.
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