Suffragette performers at the International Suffrage Fair
Documentary Photography
1912
Museum of London
Suffragette performers at the International Suffrage Fair, 1912. The women were taking part in the Dances of All Nations that was a highlight of the Fair. Choreographed by the professional dance teacher Ruby Ginner the dances performed included a Spanish fandango, a Hungarian country dance, an Irish jig and a Russian mazurka. This image was one in a series taken by Christina Broom depicting participants and events at the Fair that was organised by the Women
christina livingston broom (1862 – 1939)
Christina Livingston Broom (1862-1939) was the UK's first female press photographer, documenting Edwardian London & the Suffragette movement. Renowned for her candid portraits of women, royal events, and social change.
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About this artwork
- Title: Suffragette performers at the International Suffrage Fair
- Artist: christina livingston broom
- Year: 1912
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museum of London
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: dance performance art, women's activism art, ruby ginner dance
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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