Title
Ceramic inkwell figurine : Votes for Women "Virago." [1909]
Description
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 on her apron. She is wearing a yellow dress and a white apron. The hinge is in the middle.
This set does not include the "Baby."
The "Virago" is an old woman standing with her arms tightly crossed and eyes closed. The slogan "Votes for Women" is incised on her apron. She is wearing a yellow dress and a white apron. The hinge is in the middle.
This set does not include the "Baby."
Date
[1909]
Subject
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Harradine, Leslie (Arthur), 1887-1965
Royal Doulton figurines
Satire
Votes for Women
Women--Suffrage--Great Britain
Anti-suffrage
Harradine, Leslie (Arthur), 1887-1965
Royal Doulton figurines
Satire
Votes for Women
Women--Suffrage--Great Britain
Creator
Lambeth, England : Royal Doulton (Manufacturer)
Contributor
Harradine, Leslie (Arthur), 1887-1965 (Designer)
Format
8.9 cm.
Language
English
Identifier
MEMR.1909.02
Coverage
England
Original Format
Figurines
Ceramics (material)
Ceramics (material)
Physical Dimensions
8.9 cm.
Comments