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One man, one suffragette
One man, one suffragette: a suggestion to the House of Commons police. Why not keep Dummy Suffragettes(artificial P-nkh-rsts, stuffed B-ll-ngt-ns), with which each constable might rehearse in his spare time, and so keep himself in training for that peculiar form of jiu-jitsu required to meet the periodic incursions of The Real Thing? Date: 1907
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One Man, One Suffragette - A Suggestion to the House of Commons Police
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is an intriguing and humorous political cartoon from the year 1907, published by Mary Evans Prints Online. This image satirically proposes a solution to the escalating tensions between the police and the suffragettes who were fighting for women's right to vote. The cartoon depicts a solitary man, dressed in a police uniform, standing face-to-face with a suffragette. The man appears bewildered and overwhelmed, while the suffragette, with a determined expression, holds up a banner that reads "Votes for Women." In the background, several "Dummy Suffragettes" or "Artificial P-nkh-rsts, stuffed B-ll-ngt-ns" are visible, lying on the ground. The caption beneath the image suggests a novel idea for the House of Commons police: instead of dealing with the real suffragettes, they could train with the dummies in their spare time. The use of the term "jiu-jitsu" implies that the police would need to learn specific techniques to restrain the suffragettes effectively. This humorous yet insightful commentary reflects the challenges and complexities of the suffrage movement and the resistance it faced from the authorities. The year 1907 marked a significant period in the suffrage movement, as militant tactics, such as window-breaking and arson, became more common. This cartoon, with its blend of humor and social commentary, offers a unique perspective on the tensions between the suffragettes and the police during this pivotal time in women's history.
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