Catalogue Number
NMLH.2001.15.15
Object Name
Postcard
Title
Mrs Pethick Lawrence, Joint Editor Of 'Votes For Women', Honorary Treasurer, National Women's Social And Political Union
Place
London & England & UK
People
Pethick Lawrence, WSPU
Events
Women's Suffrage
Description
A black and white photograph of a woman in an Edwardian dress and shawl.
Emmeline Pethick was born in 1867,and became a socialist during the 1890s. She married Frederick Lawrence in 1901, becoming Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence. Emmeline joined the Women's Social and Political Union in 1906, but was expelled in 1912 after a disagreement. In 1907, Emmeline and Frederick began publishing 'Votes for Women' and their London home served as both the Union's office and a suffragettes' recovery centre.
Emmeline served six prison sentences for her socialist beliefs and died in 1954.
This postcard, which is part of the William Crowther collection, was produced between 1907 and 1912, as it refers both to 'Votes for Women' and Emmeline's Union membership.
