Life, 1913-05-01 · page 4 of 48
Life — May 1, 1913 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page announces Life magazine's "Pro-Suffrage Number," supporting women's right to vote. The two illustrated figures represent allegorical concepts rather than specific individuals. The top figure labeled "For Woman Suffrage" depicts a woman holding a sword—likely representing female strength, activism, or militancy in the suffrage movement. Below, "Justice" shows a female figure in classical style, traditionally symbolizing the legal and moral righteousness of the cause. The editors declare they will dedicate an issue to woman suffrage, inviting contributions from artists and writers who support it. They emphasize this is serious advocacy ("It is not a joke"), not entertainment. This reflects the early 20th-century American suffrage movement's struggle for voting rights, which ultimately succeeded with the 19th Amendment (1920).
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