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Suffragette, poker Rolling Pin
Suffragette, poker Rolling Pin. Scruffy woman with a poker in one hand and a rolling pin in the other declares, I want my Vote Date: circa 1910
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This evocative image captures the determination and resilience of a suffragette during the early days of the women's suffrage movement in the United States, around 1910. The scruffy woman, dressed in a simple, worn dress, holds a poker in one hand and a rolling pin in the other, symbols of both her domestic duties and her readiness to fight for her rights. Her fierce gaze and clenched jaw convey a sense of unyielding resolve as she declares, "I want my Vote!" The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Women's suffrage was a contentious issue at the time, with many arguing that women were not capable of making informed decisions at the ballot box. Suffragettes, like the one depicted in this photograph, used various tactics to raise awareness and pressure politicians to change the law. They picketed, protested, and even went on hunger strikes. This powerful image is a testament to the courage and tenacity of the suffragettes, who refused to be silenced or sidelined. It is a reminder of the important role that women have played in shaping the political landscape of our country and of the progress that has been made towards gender equality. The poker and rolling pin, once symbols of domesticity, have been transformed into weapons of change, a testament to the transformative power of the human spirit.
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