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Photographic Print : Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood
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Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood
Four portly prison officers and policemen force feed a handcuffed suffragette Christmas pudding from the police buffet trolley in Holloway Prison. Date: 1912
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Bound Dinner Fasting Feed Feeding Guards Mistreatment Police Men Prison Prisoner Prisoners Satire Satirical Suffrage Suffragettes Tied Votes Rights Unkind
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This powerful image, "Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway" by Lawson Wood, depicts a poignant moment from history. Four authoritative figures force-feed a handcuffed suffragette a Christmas pudding from a police buffet trolley in Holloway Prison, dated 1912. This Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is an essential addition to any collection, evoking the spirit of the suffragette movement and the resilience of those who fought for women's rights. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.3cm x 35.5cm (10" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This satirical image, titled "Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway" by Lawson Wood, captures a humorous yet unsettling scene from the early 1900s women's suffrage movement in the UK. The photograph depicts four portly prison officers and policemen force-feeding a handcuffed suffragette Christmas pudding from the police buffet trolley in Holloway Prison, dating back to 1912. The suffragette, bound and seated, looks up with a determined expression, her eyes filled with a mix of defiance and resignation. The use of humor in this print is both ironic and biting, as the suffragettes were known for their hunger strikes as a form of protest for their right to vote. The mistreatment and unkindness meted out to these women by the authorities were a stark contrast to the festive spirit of the season. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the unjust treatment meted out to women during their fight for suffrage. The satirical nature of the print is further emphasized by the contrasting scenes of abundance and scarcity. While the officers and policemen enjoy a hearty Christmas dinner, the suffragette is denied even the basic human right to eat. The juxtaposition of the festive setting and the harsh reality of the situation underscores the injustice and the need for change. This print, with its powerful imagery and thought-provoking message, continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by the suffragettes in their quest for women's rights.
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