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Suffragette Leaders Mrs. Pankhurst in W. S. P. U Car
Suffragette Leaders Mrs. Pankhurst in W.S.P.U Car. Mrs Pankhurst, Annie Kenney and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence (standing) preparing to set off in the W.S.P.U motor cat. The car, an Austin was painted and upholstered in the colours. It was presented to Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence following her release from prison, in April 1909. Date: circa 1909
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Annie Austin Colours Emmeline Kenney Lawrence Leaders Pankhurst Pethick Preparing Presented Prison Release Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Upholstered Wspu Rights
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. The image features three prominent Suffragette leaders, Emmeline Pankhurst, Annie Kenney, and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, preparing to set off in the W.S.P.U (Women's Social and Political Union) motor car. Dressed in their signature purple, white, and green colors, the women exude determination and resolve as they stand next to the Austin automobile, which had been presented to Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence following her release from prison in April 1909. The W.S.P.U car, painted and upholstered in the suffragette colors, was a symbol of the movement's growing power and influence. The vehicle was used to transport the leaders to rallies, demonstrations, and other events, allowing them to spread their message far and wide. Emmeline Pankhurst, the founder of the W.S.P.U, stands at the wheel, her intense gaze fixed on the road ahead. Annie Kenney, a working-class activist, and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, the organization's treasurer, stand behind her, ready to support their leader in her ongoing fight for women's suffrage. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the courage and perseverance of the suffragette leaders and the pivotal role they played in securing the right to vote for women in the United Kingdom. Circa 1909.
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