Title
Hand-painted bisque figurine of an African woman with a club in one hand and a Votes for Women sign in the other hand. [Circa 1890-1900]
Description
Hand-painted bisque of an African woman with a club in one hand and a "Votes for Women" sign in the other hand. The woman is dressed in a white corset and panties. Her mouth is wide open.
The word "suffragette" is encized into the base and painted black.
One the inside of the base on one side, is handwritten: "January 31, 1919/ A Birthday Party/ Vincent McLoud" Additional writing on the inside is illegible.
The word "suffragette" is encized into the base and painted black.
One the inside of the base on one side, is handwritten: "January 31, 1919/ A Birthday Party/ Vincent McLoud" Additional writing on the inside is illegible.
Date
[Circa 1890-1900]
Subject
Advertising, Political
Anti-suffrage
Figurines
Merchandising
Satire
Votes for Women
Anti-suffrage
Figurines
Merchandising
Satire
Votes for Women
Creator
Lambeth, England : Royal Doulton (Manufacturer)
Format
14.5 cm.
Language
English
Identifier
MEMR.1890.15
Coverage
England
Original Format
Figurines
Ceramic (material)
Ceramic (material)
Physical Dimensions
14.5 cm.
Comments