What did suffragettes wear?
What did suffragettes wear? In the early 20th century, suffragists showed their solidarity for the cause through symbolism—often wearing white dresses and sashes lined in gold and purple like those worn in this 2020 portrait of Michelle Duster, a descendent of suffragist Ida B. Wells. How did suffragettes protect themselves? The Bodyguard, nicknamed "Amazons" by the press, armed themselves with clubs hidden in their dresses. They came in handy during a famous confrontation known as the "Battle of Glasgow" in early 1914. The Bodyguard travelled overnight from London by train, their concealed clubs making the journey uncomfortable. How were the...