Title
Ceramic tobacco jar : I say : Down with the Trousers. [Circa 1905-1915]
Description
Ceramic tobacco jar with a removable head in the shape of a woman with large eyes and an open mouth. She is wearing the purple, green, and white colors of the Women's Social and Political Union on her hat and the sash on her shoulder.
Inscribed on the base is "I say: Down with the Trousers." These types of objects were used to poke fun at and undermine the militant suffrage movement.
Inscribed on the base is "I say: Down with the Trousers." These types of objects were used to poke fun at and undermine the militant suffrage movement.
Date
[Circa 1905-1915]
Subject
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Figurines
Merchandising
Satire
Votes for Women
Women's Social and Political Union (Great Britain)
Women--Suffrage--Great Britain
Anti-suffrage
Figurines
Merchandising
Satire
Votes for Women
Women's Social and Political Union (Great Britain)
Women--Suffrage--Great Britain
Format
5.25 cm.
Language
English
Identifier
MEMR.1905.03
Coverage
Germany
Original Format
Containers for smoking and tobacco use
Ceramic (material)
Ceramic (material)
Physical Dimensions
5.25 cm.
Comments