Suffragette performers at the International Suffrage Fair
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


