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Lord Sankey 1935
Lord John, 1st Viscount Sankey, Lord Chancellor during Ramsay Macdonalds Labour government. Famous for the 1927 Persons case, which asked Are Women Persons ?
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1866 1948 Asked Case Chancellor Judges L Aw Labour Lawyer Ramsay Robes Sankey Viscount 1927 1935
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Lord Sankey 1935" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite piece, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases an iconic image of the renowned Lord John, 1st Viscount Sankey. Serving as Lord Chancellor during Ramsay Macdonald's Labour government, Sankey is best known for his involvement in the historic 1927 Persons Case, which famously asked, "Are Women Persons?". Bring this intriguing piece of British history into your home or office and start a conversation with this beautifully crafted framed print.
20x16 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 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph captures Lord John Sankey, 1st Viscount Sankey, in full regalia as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain during Ramsay Macdonald's Labour government in 1935. Sankey, a renowned lawyer, is best known for his role in the historic 1927 Persons Case, which asked the question "Are Women Persons?" The Persons Case was a landmark legal challenge that paved the way for women to serve in the Canadian Senate. At the heart of the case was the question of whether women could be considered "persons" under the British North America Act of 1867, which stipulated that only "persons" could be appointed to the Senate. Sankey, as the Lord Chancellor, presided over the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which ruled in favor of the women's right to sit in the Senate. In this photograph, Sankey is seen wearing the traditional robes and wig of a Lord Chancellor, adding to the sense of history and tradition. The case, which came to be known as the "Persons Case," was a significant moment in the fight for women's rights and helped to challenge gender-based discrimination in law and politics. Sankey's tenure as Lord Chancellor came during a period of political change in the United Kingdom, with Labour forming the first Labour government in 1924. The photograph serves as a reminder of the important role that the legal system and individual leaders can play in shaping the course of history. The Persons Case was a precursor to the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act of 1919, which was passed in the United Kingdom, and the Equal Citizenship Act of 1948 in Canada, which further extended women's rights and opportunities in both countries.
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