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Suffragette Valentine Card Handcuffs
Suffragette Valentine Card Handcuffs. Depicts a large pair of handcuffs and captioned I ll give you time to think it over! The, Fairest suffragette. Be my valentine and with this bracelet, link your hands & fate with mine. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14161966
© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Bracelet Captioned Depicts Fairest Fate Give Handcuffs Hands Link Mine Pair Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Valentine Rights
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This image showcases a unique suffragette Valentine card from the early 1910s, featuring a large pair of handcuffs as its central theme. The handcuffs, adorned with intricate floral designs, are captioned with the enticing phrase, "I'll give you time to think it over!" The card also bears the inscription, "The Fairest Suffragette. Be my valentine and with this bracelet, link your hands & fate with mine." During the suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, women's rights activists in the United States and United Kingdom used various creative methods to raise awareness and advocate for women's suffrage. This Valentine card is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the suffragettes, who used every opportunity to spread their message, even during romantic celebrations. The handcuffs symbolize the suffragettes' unwavering commitment to their cause and their willingness to be arrested and detained for their beliefs. The phrase "I'll give you time to think it over" suggests that the suffragette is offering her hand in marriage, but only if the recipient supports her fight for women's suffrage. The bracelet serves as a reminder that by linking hands and fates, the suffragette and her partner would be united not only in love but also in their commitment to the suffrage movement. This historical artifact offers a fascinating glimpse into the suffragettes' creative use of symbolism and their unwavering determination to secure women's right to vote. The intricate design and thoughtful message of this Valentine card continue to resonate with us today, reminding us of the power of love and the importance of standing up for what we believe in.
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