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Two women police officers working in a station, London
Two women police officers working in a London police station, looking in a book. One of them is Maureen (Mo) Dennison (right). Date: circa 1950s
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Media ID 14308968
© Metropolitan Police Authority/Mary Evans
Armband Armbands Badge Caps Colleagues Dennison Desk Duty Employment Equality Glamorous Glamour Maureen Metropolitan Office Peaked Policewoman Policewomen Shirt Uniforms Vase Rights
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Two Women Police Officers: Pioneers of Equality in the Metropolitan Police Force of London in the 1950s This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the moment of quiet concentration between two women police officers, Maureen (Mo) Dennison (right) and her unidentified colleague, as they peruse the pages of a book in the interior of a London police station. The year is circa 1950s, and the image offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of women serving in the Metropolitan Police Force during a time when gender equality in the workplace was still a nascent concept. Both women are dressed in their distinctive uniforms, donning white shirts, ties, and peaked caps adorned with their badges. Maureen, with her striking features and poised demeanor, wears an armband signifying her seniority as a Sergeant. Her colleague, with a focused expression, sits attentively at the desk, her arms resting on the worn surface. The presence of flowers in a vase on the desk adds a touch of warmth and femininity to the otherwise austere setting. The officers' uniforms, while practical and functional, are also surprisingly glamorous, with their crisp white shirts, neatly tied ties, and polished caps. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the groundbreaking achievements of women like Maureen Dennison, who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of policewomen in Britain. As they worked side by side with their male counterparts, these women demonstrated that women were capable, dedicated, and essential members of the police force. This photograph, with its historical significance and intriguing narrative, is a testament to the resilience and determination of women in the face of adversity and the ongoing struggle for gender equality in employment.
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