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American Womanhood -You release my shackles and I ll release yours, editorial cartoon
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American Womanhood -You release my shackles and I ll release yours, editorial cartoon
3709808 American Womanhood -You release my shackles and IA ll release yours, editorial cartoon, c.1898 (black and white editorial cartoon) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Womanhood A- You release my shackles and IA ll release yours, editorial cartoon showing a woman, shackled by Non-Citizenship, negotiating with Uncle Sam, shackled by Saloon Politics, c. 1898
); American, out of copyright
Media ID 23145870
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The black and white editorial cartoon titled "American Womanhood -You release my shackles and I'll release yours" captures the essence of the struggle for women's rights in late 19th century America. The image portrays a woman, symbolizing American Womanhood, bound by the chains of Non-Citizenship, engaged in a negotiation with Uncle Sam, who represents Saloon Politics. This thought-provoking artwork highlights the interconnectedness between two major issues faced by women during that time: their lack of citizenship rights and the influence of corrupt saloon politics. The woman's plea to Uncle Sam suggests that if he releases her from her non-citizenship shackles, she will reciprocate by releasing him from his ties to saloon politics. The cartoon encompasses various themes such as activism, suffragettes, justice, equality, corruption, and freedom. It serves as a reminder of the long-fought battle for gender equality and equal voting rights for women. The handcuffs symbolize not only physical restraints but also societal limitations imposed on women at that time. Through this powerful visual representation, it becomes evident how deeply ingrained these issues were within American society during this period. It is an important historical artifact that sheds light on the struggles faced by suffragists and social movements fighting for equal rights. This print encapsulates both nostalgia for past battles won and serves as a call to continue striving towards true democracy and gender equality in present-day America.
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