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Suffragette Valentine Prison Warder
Suffragette Valentine Prison Warder. Addressed to a suffragette Oh my valentine my dear, How I wish that you were here!. Prison warder holding large bunch of keys indicates the sparse interior of the cell. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14161226
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Addressed Bunch Cell Dear Keys Prison Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Valentine Warder Rights Sparse
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This evocative photograph captures the poignant contrast between love and imprisonment during the early 20th century suffrage movement. The image, titled "Suffragette Valentine Prison Warder," features a warder, dressed in her uniform, holding a large bunch of keys in front of a sparse prison cell. Addressed to an unseen suffragette, she pensively utters, "Oh my valentine, my dear, how I wish that you were here!" The suffrage movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, reached a pivotal point in the early 1910s. Many suffragettes, including those depicted in this photograph, were subjected to harsh imprisonment for peaceful protests and civil disobedience. The prison system, including Holloway Prison in London where this photograph was likely taken, became a symbol of the struggle for women's rights. The warder's expression conveys a sense of longing and regret, as she is reminded of the love she cannot express to her suffragette counterpart. The large bunch of keys, a symbol of the warder's authority and control, serves as a stark reminder of the suffragettes' confinement. The sparse interior of the cell, with its bare walls and simple bed, underscores the harsh conditions endured by suffragettes during their imprisonment. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its portrayal of the complex emotions and challenges faced by those on both sides of the suffrage divide during this pivotal moment in history.
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