Suffragette, Votes for Women, Breeches
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Suffragette, Votes for Women, Breeches
Suffragette, Votes for Women, Breeches. Suffragette with Votes for Women paper needs to address the issue of dress reform so she can Just draw a pair of breeches on. Reference to the fashion for Harem trousers. Date: circa 1908
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Address Breeches Draw Harem Issue Pair Reference Reform Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Trousers Votes Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image from circa 1908 showcases a determined Suffragette, her gaze fixed on the paper in her hands as she addresses the pressing issue of dress reform. The importance of women's suffrage is evident in the "Votes for Women" banner she proudly displays, yet her attire, though symbolic of her commitment to the cause, poses a challenge. The Suffragette's traditional Victorian dress, with its corseted waist and voluminous skirt, is a stark contrast to the practical and functional attire she needs to effectively carry out her activism. In a bold and defiant move, she draws a pair of breeches on the paper before her, referencing the emerging fashion of Harem trousers that were gaining popularity at the time. The Harem trousers, or harem pants, were loose-fitting, full-length trousers that allowed for greater freedom of movement and comfort. They were initially worn by women in the Middle East and North Africa, but their adoption by Western women was a symbol of rebellion against societal norms and expectations. The Suffragette's decision to adopt this fashionable yet subversive trend was a powerful statement of her desire for equality and the right to wear what she chose, regardless of societal conventions. This image encapsulates the spirit of the Suffragette movement, as women fought for their right to vote and their right to wear what they deemed appropriate for their lives as active citizens.
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