Suffragette Publicity Maypole Dairy
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Suffragette Publicity Maypole Dairy
Suffragette Publicity Maypole Dairy. A branch of the Maypole Dairy with four young men in white shirts and aprons outside. A sign in the window reads, Votes for Women. Women who want votes May-Pole here. Annotated in pencil on reverse, Bellhouse Road, Firth Park, Sheffield Date: circa 1912
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Annotated Aprons Dairy Firth Maypole Pencil Pole Publicity Reads Reverse Sheffield Shirts Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Votes Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Suffragettes at the Maypole Dairy, Sheffield, 1912 This evocative photograph captures a branch of the Maypole Dairy in Sheffield, England, during the early days of the British suffrage movement. The image, dated circa 1912, shows four young men in pristine white shirts and aprons standing outside the dairy. The Maypole Dairy was not only a local business but also a strategic location for suffragettes to spread their message and rally support for women's right to vote. A large sign in the window reads, "Votes for Women. Women who want votes May-Pole here." The pencil annotation on the reverse of the print confirms the location as Bellhouse Road, Firth Park, Sheffield. The suffragette movement, which began in the late 19th century, gained significant momentum in the early 20th century. Women's suffrage activists, inspired by their counterparts in the United States and other countries, employed various tactics to bring attention to their cause. Publicity stunts, such as this one, were common methods used to generate media coverage and public interest. The young men in the photograph appear to be unaware or indifferent to the suffragettes' presence. Their focus is on their daily tasks at the dairy, oblivious to the historical significance of the moment. The contrast between their routine activities and the larger political context underscores the urgency and determination of the suffragettes' fight for women's suffrage. This photograph is an important historical record of the suffragette movement and the role that everyday spaces, like the Maypole Dairy, played in the struggle for women's rights. It serves as a reminder of the power of grassroots activism and the enduring impact of the suffragettes' legacy.
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