{"product_id":"untitled-mar9_12-38","title":"*RESERVED FOR ED* Rare Set Original Antique Early 20th Century Suffragette ‘Votes For Women’ Playing Cards c.1910","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sc-6938975-2 evtaSw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LotDesc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LotDesc\"\u003eA rare set of original antique early 20th century Suffragette ‘Votes For Women’ playing cards, versos with 'Votes for Women' roundel on a background of broad prison arrow symbols, printed in purple, white and green, in original green card slip case within outer printed box, worn and marked and dating to around 1910. Sadly, missing one card, the eight of hearts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LotDesc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LotDesc\"\u003e**As Sold By Bonhams in 2023 for £1,408 (see last image).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LotDesc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-6938975-4 iilqJk\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The translation of the mechanics of the women's suffrage campaign into board and card games was a masterstroke that originated from within the Women's Social and Political Union. Not only were funds raised, but the message of the cause was brought into domestic circles where more rabid propaganda might not have been welcomed' (Elizabeth Crawford, The Women's Suffrage Movement, A Reference Guide 1866-1928, 1999, p.235).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis conventional deck of cards was published by DeLarue and Company '...whose face cards were indistinguishable from those of a typical pack. The back of each card, however, reflected its true intent...' (Kenneth Florey, Women's Suffrage Memorabilia: An Illustrated Historical Study, 2013, p.113).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is decent, commensurate with age and use. Outer sleeve well worn. Cards have some creasing and age related wear. Strong vibrant colours. \u003cspan\u003eSadly, missing one card, the eight of hearts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 10cm x 7cm x 2.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 144.80 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57095245529471,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/DCAB69CC-56DE-429D-A2DD-8D00489033B1.jpg?v=1773062011","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/untitled-mar9_12-38","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}