Ceramic inkwell figurine : Votes for Women "Virago." [1909]
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Harradine, Leslie (Arthur), 1887-1965
Royal Doulton figurines
Satire
Votes for Women
Women--Suffrage--Great Britain
This was part of a set titled "Virago & Baby" created after the Women's Social and Political Union attempted to storm the House of Commons in 1908.
The "Virago" is an old woman standing with her arms tightly crossed and eyes closed. The slogan "Votes for Women" is incised in her apron. She is wearing a dark blue skirt, brown around the bottom, and a dark blue apron.
The slogan on the apron is significantly faded. The hinge is in the middle but the top is now separate from the bottom. This set does not include the "Baby,"
Lambeth, England : Royal Doulton (Manufacturer)
[1909]
Harradine, Leslie (Arthur), 1887-1965 (Designer)
8.9 cm.
English
MEMR.1909.01
England
Ceramic cat figurine with the "Votes for Women" slogan, brown. [Circa 1890-1900]
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Figurines
Votes for Women
Brown ceramic cat with an open bottom. Along the base is the slogan "Votes for Women."
The cat figurines and bud vases were among the most common of all ceramic pieces distributed in England and America. These figurines were produced in blue, white, and brown. There are no markings on the figurine to indicate the manufacturer.
[Circa 1890-1900]
8.25 cm.
English
MEMR.1890.05
Ceramic cat figurine with the "Votes for Women" slogan, blue. [Circa 1890-1900]
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Figurines
Votes for Women
Blue ceramic cat with an open bottom. Along the base is the slogan "Votes for Women." The blue is faded.
The cat figurines and bud vases were among the most common of all ceramic pieces distributed in England and America. These figurines were produced in blue, white, and brown.
"Germany" is stamped on the bottom but there are no other markings to indicate a manufacturer.
[Circa 1890-1900]
8.25 cm.
English
MEMR.1890.02
Made in Germany
Ceramic cat figurine with the "I want my Vote" slogan, blue. [Circa 1890-1900]
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Figurines
Satire
Blue ceramic cat with an open bottom. Along the base is the phrase "I want my Vote."
The cat figurines and bud vases were among the most common of all ceramic pieces distributed in England and America. These figurines were produced in blue, white, and brown.
There are no markings on the figurine to indicate the manufacturer.
[Circa 1890-1900]
8.25 cm.
English
MEMR.1890.03
Made in Germany
Ceramic cat bud vase with the "Votes for Women" slogan, brown. [Circa 1890-1900]
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Figurines
Satire
Votes for Women
Brown ceramic cat with an open top. Along the base is the phrase "Votes for Women."
Cat vases and figurines were among the most common of all ceramic pieces distributed in England and America.
There are no markings on the vase to indicate the manufacturer.
[Circa 1890-1900]
8.25 cm.
English
MEMR.1890.06
Made in Germany
Ceramic cat bud vase with the "Votes for Women" slogan, blue. [Circa 1890-1900]
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Figurines
Satire
Votes for Women
Blue ceramic cat with an open top. Along the base is the phrase "Votes for Women."
Cat vases and figurines were among the most common of all ceramic pieces distributed in England and America.
There are no markings on the vase to indicate the manufacturer.
[Circa 1890-1900]
8.25 cm.
English
MEMR.1890.04