Photo Mug : Suffragettes Subdued by Female Sandows
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Suffragettes Subdued by Female Sandows
Suffragettes Subdued by Female Sandows. As suffragettes have complained about the treatment meted out by male police, an army of female Sandows based at Scotland Yard are ready for action. Refers to Eugen Sandow (1867-1925) a Prussian born bodybuilder, who was appointed special instructor in physical culture to Edward VII Date: circa 1908
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Action Appointed Based Bodybuilder Born Eugen Instructor Physical Prussian Ready Refers Sandow Special Subdued Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Treatment Yard Rights
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Suffragettes Subdued by Female Sandows
EDITORS COMMENTS
- A Striking Image from the Past: A photograph from the early 1900s captures an intriguing moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement. The image shows a group of determined suffragettes being subdued by an army of female Sandows, based at Scotland Yard. The suffragettes, dressed in their iconic purple, white, and green colors, are seen struggling against the muscular women in military uniforms, their faces etched with determination and resolve. The suffragettes had long complained about the rough treatment meted out by male police during their protests for the right to vote. In response, the Metropolitan Police Force appointed Eugen Sandow, a renowned bodybuilder and physical culture expert, as a special instructor to train their female officers in self-defense and crowd control. Sandow, a Prussian-born man, had gained fame as the "Strongest Man in the World" and was personally appointed by King Edward VII as his instructor in physical culture. The image of the female Sandows subduing the suffragettes is a testament to the innovative strategies employed by the suffragettes and the authorities during this period of social upheaval. The use of female officers to control female protesters was a novel approach that aimed to minimize the physical confrontations between the two groups. The photograph also highlights the important role that physical strength and training played in shaping the course of the suffrage movement. This powerful image, with its rich historical significance, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the suffragettes in their quest for women's rights and suffrage. It is a reminder of the pivotal role that physical strength and training played in shaping the course of the suffrage movement and the broader social and political landscape of the early 20th century.
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