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Suffragettes Chaining to Railings Vera Holme
Suffragettes Chaining to Railings Vera Holme. Shows Vera Holme (1881-1969) with two other suffragettes, probably preparing to chain themselves to the railings. They hold rolled up posters to attach to railings, then would chain themselves to same! Location probably Whitehall government offices. Date: 1909
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Media ID 14162782
© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Attach Chain Hold Holme Offices Preparing Railings Rolled Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Vera Whitehall Chaining Rights
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into history with our captivating Canvas Prints from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image of "Suffragettes Chaining to Railings Vera Holme." This powerful and poignant photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Vera Holme and two other courageous suffragettes preparing to chain themselves to railings in their unwavering fight for women's rights. Each Canvas Print is expertly crafted with a vibrant, high-quality finish that brings the rich details and emotions of this historic moment to life in your home or office. Elevate your space with this inspiring piece of art that tells an important story from the past.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.3cm (20" x 14.7")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the determination and courage of the British suffragettes as they prepared to chain themselves to the railings of the Whitehall government offices in 1909. Among the group is Vera Holme (1881-1969), a prominent suffragette and activist. Wearing hats and coats, the women are seen holding rolled-up posters, which they would attach to the railings before chaining themselves in a peaceful yet defiant protest for women's suffrage. The suffragette movement, which began in the late 19th century, sought to secure the right to vote for women in the United Kingdom. The militant wing of the movement, which included the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), employed various tactics to draw attention to their cause, including chaining themselves to railings, smashing windows, and arson. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and struggles made by the suffragettes, who endured imprisonment, force-feeding, and other forms of abuse in their quest for women's suffrage. Their efforts paid off, as the Representation of the People Act was passed in 1918, granting some women the right to vote. However, it would be another decade before all women over the age of 21 were granted the right to vote, with the Equal Franchise Act passing in 1928. Vera Holme continued to be an active campaigner for women's rights and was also involved in the peace movement during World War I. This photograph is a testament to her unwavering commitment to social justice and the progress made towards gender equality.
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