Rare Suffragette Christmas card from 1910 found at roadshow
Summary
A rare Christmas card from about 1910, linked to the women’s suffrage movement in Britain, was found at a vintage fair in Mold, Wales. These cards were used to raise money and spread awareness for women's right to vote and are now very rare and valuable.Key Facts
- The card dates back to around 1910, during the campaign for women's voting rights.
- It was found in Mold, Flintshire, at a vintage roadshow.
- The card was made to raise funds and promote the suffrage movement.
- It is valued at about £2,500 due to its rarity and good condition.
- These cards were sold by groups like the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU).
- The WSPU used the colors purple, white, and green on their cards, mixing holiday greetings with political messages.
- Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters started the WSPU in 1903 to take a stronger approach in fighting for women’s voting rights.
- Many suffragettes, including Pankhurst, were arrested multiple times during the campaign.
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