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Victoria Woodhull in a dramatic court case
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), an American womens rights activist, involved in family row which leads to a dramatic court case
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1838 1871 Activist Campaigner Case Disagreement Dispute Dramatic L Aw Legal Notorious Quarrel Struggle Suffrage Suffragette 1927 Rights Woodhull
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 18.8cm (9.3" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this striking image from the annals of American history, Victoria Woodhull, a pioneering women's rights activist, stands before a crowded courtroom in 1871. The notorious figure, born in 1838, was embroiled in a dramatic family dispute that would lead to one of the most sensational court cases of the 1870s. Woodhull, a suffragette and campaigner for women's suffrage, was known for her bold and provocative actions. She had founded the first women-owned and operated newspaper, Woodhull & Claflin's Weekly, which tackled controversial topics such as women's rights, free love, and spiritualism. Her unconventional views and public persona had made her both a heroine and a pariah in her time. The quarrel that led to this court case began when Woodhull's estranged sister, Tennessee Claflin, accused her of adultery with their brother, and sought to have her removed from her position as a spiritualist medium at the famous Spiritualist camp meeting in New York. Woodhull, who was also married at the time, denied the allegations and sued her sister for libel. The ensuing trial was a spectacle, with sensational testimony, scandalous revelations, and high-profile witnesses. The case became a cause célèbre for women's rights advocates, who saw Woodhull as a symbol of their struggle for equality and the right to control their own lives. Despite the controversy, Woodhull emerged from the trial with her reputation largely intact, and continued to be a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement until her death in 1927. This historic photograph captures a pivotal moment in the life of a remarkable woman who defied convention and fought for the rights of women, paving the way for future generations of activists and trailblazers.
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