Framed Print : Suffragette on Bonfire Chislehurst 1908
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Suffragette on Bonfire Chislehurst 1908
Suffragette on Bonfire Chislehurst 1908. Preparing the bonfire in Chislehurst, Kent for the celebrations on November 5th 1908. Two men stand on the top of the bonfire, next to the figure of a suffragette. Already in the public conciousness as worthy of burning - like Guy Fawkes, some time before the suffragettes turned to arson themselves. Captioned November the Fifth at Chislehurst Date: 1908
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Media ID 14162493
© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Arson Bonfire Burning Captioned Celebrations Chislehurst Fawkes Preparing Stand Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Turned Worthy Rights
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Suffragette on Bonfire, Chislehurst 1908" Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to a significant moment in history. Witness the determination of a Suffragette as she prepares the bonfire in Chislehurst, Kent, for the celebrations on November 5th, 1908. With the backdrop of the flickering flames and the tense atmosphere, this powerful photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the Suffragette movement. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office to ignite conversations and ignite your walls.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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
November 5th, 1908: Preparing the Bonfire in Chislehurst, Kent This evocative image captures the scene of the annual bonfire night celebrations in Chislehurst, Kent, on November 5th, 1908. Two men confidently stand atop the towering bonfire, their faces illuminated by the flickering flames. The figure of a suffragette, a symbol of the women's suffrage movement, is prominently displayed amongst the logs. At this point in history, suffragettes had not yet resorted to arson as a form of protest, but their cause was already in the public consciousness as worthy of burning. The comparison to Guy Fawkes, the infamous plotter of the Gunpowder Plot, was not lost on the crowds. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, had been gaining momentum since the late 1800s. Their militant tactics, including protests, demonstrations, and acts of civil disobedience, had brought their cause to the forefront of national debate. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the social and political climate of the time, as well as the enduring tradition of bonfire night celebrations in the UK. The juxtaposition of the suffragette figure and the bonfire highlights the complexities of the era, as well as the ongoing struggle for women's rights and representation.
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