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About this object

  • ID:

    50.82/1338

  • Production date:

    1909

  • Location:

    In Store

  • The Suffragette Elsie Howey in a replica prison cell, 1909. Replica prison uniforms were often worn by ex-suffragette prisoners at demonstrations and fund-raising bazaars to highlight the conditions under which imprisoned Suffragettes were held. This image was probably taken at the Women's Exhibition held at Princes Skating Rink in May 1909 where a 'Prison Life' exhibit included a replica prison cell 'peopled' by Suffragettes dressed in replica prison clothing and taking part in prison activities such as sewing.
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  • Measurements

    H 148 mm; W 203 mm

  • Materials

    paper

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-14

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

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