Men’s Political Union for Women’s Enfranchisement, 1912.
Handbill
The Case of William Ball. Official Brutality on the Increase. London: Men’s Political Union for Women’s Enfranchisement, 1912. 1 page. 11 x 8 ¾ in. Flyer publicizes the inhumane treatment suffered by a man jailed for supporting the women’s suffrage movement.Like many suffrage activists jailed at this time, William Ball protested his imprisonment though hunger strike, and the document details the forced feeding, isolation, and physical and mental torture sustained by a man jailed for just over a month before he was declared “insane.” The documents calls for those “who care about freedom” to stand with the Men’s Political Union, oppose the atrocious government, and fight to “secure the full and equal citizenship for the women of our country.” Printed in green and purple ink, referencing the official colors for many suffrage groups, this handbill shows the solidarity and support that many men had for women’s rights. Handling dents, especially along right and bottom edges. Loss to bottom left corner. Some light scattered stains. Very good.
Item #16398
Price: $400.00
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