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Suffragette Constance Lytton Jane Wharton
Suffragette Constance Lytton Jane Wharton. Lady Constance Lytton who disguised herself as Jane Wharton a seamstress, to expose class differences in the treatment of suffragette prisoners. Her experiences were documented in Prisons and Prisoners 1914. Date: circa 1914
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This powerful photograph captures Lady Constance Lytton, a prominent British suffragette, disguised as "Jane Wharton," a working-class seamstress. In 1914, Lady Lytton, a member of the aristocracy, voluntarily surrendered herself to prison authorities to experience firsthand the harsh conditions and unequal treatment of suffragette prisoners. By disguising herself as a working-class woman, she aimed to expose the class discrimination that permeated the prison system. Lady Constance Lytton's daring undercover mission was part of a larger campaign to bring attention to the inhumane treatment of suffragettes in British prisons. Her experiences were meticulously documented in her book "Prisons and Prisoners," which provided compelling evidence of the physical and emotional abuse suffered by suffragettes during their incarceration. The photograph shows Lady Constance Lytton, dressed as Jane Wharton, sitting in a prison cell, her expression determined and resolute. The stark contrast between her aristocratic background and her current circumstances underscores the injustice she witnessed. Her courage and commitment to the suffrage movement served as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by suffragettes in their fight for women's rights and the importance of challenging societal norms and discrimination. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in women's history and the enduring legacy of the suffragette movement. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of Lady Constance Lytton and the countless women who fought for the right to vote and to be treated as equal citizens.
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