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Where, Oh Where is my Wandering Wife Tonight?, 1909
3742859 Where, Oh Where is my Wandering Wife Tonight?, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An English anti-suffrage movement postcard showing a woman in " pants" which was very scandalous at the time. Womens suffrage is the right of women to vote on the same terms as men. This was the goal of the suffragists in the United States and the suffragettes in Great Britain. Postcards were a common medium for carrying these messages. Here with the message " Let the Women Run the Government" the counter argument is represented by a man struggling to keep the family together.); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23138832
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1909 Rights Suffrage Suffragette Vote Voting Wandering
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The captivating print titled "Where, Oh Where is my Wandering Wife Tonight?, 1909" takes us back to a pivotal moment in history when women's suffrage was fiercely debated. This English anti-suffrage movement postcard challenges the notion of granting women the right to vote by portraying a scandalous image for its time: a woman wearing pants. In this thought-provoking artwork, we witness the power of visual communication through postcards as a medium for conveying political messages. The card features two contrasting scenes that symbolize opposing viewpoints on women's role in society and politics. On one side, we see an illustration depicting a man desperately struggling to keep his family together while his wife wanders away from her responsibilities. This serves as a counter-argument against letting women run the government, suggesting that it would lead to chaos and neglect within families. Meanwhile, in the other scene, we observe children standing beside their wandering mother who wears pants – an act considered highly unconventional at that time. This imagery challenges traditional gender roles and advocates for equal rights for women. This historic photograph captures not only the essence of early 20th-century England but also reflects upon universal themes such as voting rights, family dynamics, and societal progress. It stands as a testament to the determination of suffragettes fighting for equality and reminds us how far we have come on our journey towards gender parity.
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