The string of Suffrage memorabilia going under the gavel in the 100th anniversary year of votes for (some) women continues with this Votes for Women sash offered on May 19 at Fieldings Auctioneers of Stourbridge. The 20th century woven piece is estimated at £1000-1500.
The sashes were first seen at the Women’s Sunday demonstration held in London’s Hyde Park on June 21, 1908. Through the Votes for Women magazine, editor Emmeline Pethick- Lawrence encouraged supporters to attend the demonstration in white dresses to make the sashes more visible.