Printed Ephemera — 1906-1910
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst
Postcard with photographic portrait of Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928), Below is printed 'Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst.' On the back is handwritten 'M. Clarke from Miss Radcliffe'.
Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester into a Radical political family. She married Dr. Richard Pankhurst, a Radical, feminist barrister. In 1903 she founded the Women's Social and Political Union to campaign for female suffrage. Emmeline Pankhurst was a charismatic speaker who converted many to her cause. Led by Emmeline and her daughter Christabel, the WSPU adopted increasingly militant tactics, such as heckling politicians and smashing windows. Emmeline Pankhurst served a number of prison sentences for her suffragette activities and went on hunger strike in protest at suffragettes not having the status of political prisoners.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- NN23182
- Object name:
- Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst
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- Production date:
- 1906-1910
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 139 mm, W 89 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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