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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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Vera Holme and her fellow suffragettes preparing to chain themselves to railings. This powerful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the determination and courage of the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century. Bring this iconic moment into your home or office and make a statement with this beautiful, high-quality print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.3cm (20" x 14.7")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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