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Postcard with an illustration of a French soldier embracing a woman after the country of Alsace voted to reunite with France. The caption reads: "The real plebiscite. Plebiscite: She'll vote?. . . SO." The illustration was created by artist and…

Photographic postcard of a group of men, some of the Members of Parliament.

On the verso, the card is addressed to Miss E. Majer 14 Repent Ln. Clifton Bristol, and postmarked April 10, 1907.

The handwritten message reads:
Houses of…

Photographic postcard of suffragettes posting advertisements for the Women's Social and Political Union town hall meeting held on October 27, 1911, and handing out "Votes for Women" newspapers.

Photographic postcard of the a large crowd gathered on the street in front of the Women's Social and Political Union headquarters in Queens Road.

In 1912, the WSPU began a massive campaign of destruction around London, smashing windows,…

Photographic postcard of the fife and drum marching band, founded in 1909, which often accompanied the organization's processions and demonstrations. The band was created to publicize the Women's Exhibition at the Prince's Skating Rink. WSPU member,…

Photographic postcard of Emmeline Pankhurst and Elizabeth Clark Wolstenholme Elmy at a Hyde Park Demonstration.

Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of the Women's Social and Political Union. Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy, age 75, was a member of the…

Photographic postcard of the arrest of Emmeline Pankhurst on the charge of obstructing a policeman while on a deputation to the House of Commons. The next day she received a sentence of six weeks in Holloway prison. The deputation to the Commons…

Postcard with photographic portrait of Emily Wilding Davison wearing her Holloway Badge. Davidson gave up her teaching post to become a career militant. She joined the Women's Social and Political Union in 1906. She served nine prison sentences, and…

Postcard with photographic portrait of Mary Leigh, National Women's Social and Political Union, with the organization's address.

Mary Leigh was a member of the Women's Social and Political Union by 1907. She and Edith New became the first…

Postcard with photographic portrait of Charlotte Marsh, organizer, National Women's Social and Political Union, with the organization's address.

Charlotte Marsh joined the Women's Social and Political Union in 1907. She did not, however, become…