To support the suffragette movement, Lady Constance Lytton disguised herself as a seamstress named Jane Wharton and got arrested. She secretly rejoined the WSPU, enduring horrific force-feeding until her true identity was discovered. Her dedication continues to inspire. #Suffragette #WSPU #WomensRights #History #ConstanceLytton | Julie Montagu

Our party, the Democratic Party, has the legacies of the labor movement, the civil rights movement, and the suffragette movement. We need to tap into these legacies and take our party into the future. | Graham Platner

Victorian society outing to history Colorado! This is an 1880s bustle dress worn by an early suffragette! In fact, she was also one of Colorado’s first female legislators. This bustle dress has princess seams, a high collar, and extravagant decoration. It’s made with details reminiscent of men’s tailoring, to bring attention to a woman in a traditionally male role- as a legislator. We especially love the exaggerated cuffs. Shown in this video is the dramatic ruched back detail. I love visiting m