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Suffrage cartoon, 1893 (2nd of 3)

Suffrage cartoon, 1893

This cartoon, which appeared in the New Zealand Graphic in September 1893, reflected the popular perception that giving women the vote would put them in a commanding position. It depicts an exalted woman as ‘she that is to be obeyed’.

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Auckland City Libraries - Tamaki Pataka Korero
Reference: 720-006-H
Cartoon by Ashley Hunter

Permission of Auckland City Libraries Tamaki Pataka Korero must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

John Wilson. 'History', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/history/5/2/2