Suffragettes (Fight For Women’s Rights 1914) - Fair Wear - Unisex Organic Sweatshirt - FREE DELIVERY

This design is dedicated to around 200 suffragettes who, on 21 May 1914, descended on Buckingham Palace to present a petition to the king demanding votes for women, after he had refused to meet with them. Instead of the king, however, they encountered 2000 police with batons and horses upon their arrival. The women attempted to push their way through to reach the palace. The Lahore Civil & Military Gazette reported the following on the incidence:

"Finding the gates closed, they hurled themselves against the ironwork, urged on by an infuriated clergyman in his shirt-sleeves. A gate was opened to allow three or four mounted police to pass out, and the women then became half-demented in their efforts to pass in. A few men joined in the struggle. One man seized the bridle of a horse and the constable riding the animal drew his baton and struck him with some severity on the arm and shoulder."

Around 60 women and two men were arrested, most of whom were later imprisoned for sentences of between two weeks and three months.

Earlier that month, two suffragettes had thrown stones through the palace's windows, wrapped with messages including:

“Constitutional methods being ignored drive us to window smashing", and “If a constitutional deputation is refused, we must present a stone message”.

We are happy to include yet another beautifully drawn design by Berlin based tattoo artist Nora Lehrmann, who also did the design dedicated to the famous Bread and Roses Strike.

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That in-between weather? This organic sweatshirt has got you covered. It’s the perfect layer when it’s too warm for a jacket but too chilly for just a tee. The sleek half-moon detail adds a subtle touch of style. Whether you’re just chilling, heading to the grocery store, or layering for an outing with friends, it’s a piece that fits it all—no fuss, just comfort.

• 80% organic combed ring-spun cotton, 20% recycled polyester for production in the US
• 85% organic combed ring-spun cotton, 15% recycled polyester for production in Europe
• Fabric weight: 8.3 oz./yd.² (281.42 g/m²)
• Mid-weight fabric
• Relaxed fit
• Set-in sleeves
• 1 × 1 rib at collar, sleeve cuffs, and bottom hem
• Twin-needle top stitch on all seams
• Herringbone back neck tape
• Half-moon detail on the back
• The fabric of this product holds certifications for its organic cotton content under GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard). Additionally, GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certifies the recycled content present in the product.
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh

The sizes correspond to a bigger size in the European market, customers from that region should order a size down.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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