Suffragette Breaks Window Militant
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Suffragette Breaks Window Militant
Suffragette Breaks Window Militant. Militant suffragette wields hammer, the caption reads, The suffragettes get wilder daily & smash shop windows oh so gaily. Date: circa 1912
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Breaks Caption Daily Hammer Militant Reads Smash Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Wields Wilder Windows Gaily Rights
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This powerful image captures the intensity and determination of the suffragette movement during the early 1900s. The militant suffragette in the photograph wields a hammer with a focused expression, ready to shatter the window before her. The caption reads, "The suffragettes get wilder daily & smash shop windows oh so gaily." This poignant phrase highlights the contrast between the grace and elegance typically associated with women of the time, and the bold, disruptive actions taken by the suffragettes in their fight for women's rights and suffrage. The suffragette movement, which began in the late 1800s, was a pivotal moment in women's history. Frustrated with the lack of progress towards gaining the right to vote, these women took to the streets in peaceful protests, as well as more militant actions like window-breaking and arson. This photograph, taken around 1912, is a testament to the growing frustration and desperation felt by the suffragettes as they continued to push for change. The suffragette's hammer-wielding stance and the broken window in the background serve as a stark reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by these brave women in their quest for equality. This image is an important piece of history, providing a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the fight for women's rights and suffrage.
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