In the early 1900s, the WSPU encouraged their members to hold informal meetings in their parlours and sitting rooms to raise funds for the organisation. This bowl, and other ceramics, was designed by militant suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst in the WSPU colours of purple, white and green. You can make out the ‘angel of freedom’ and also the portcullis symbol of the House of Commons.

This bowl was made around 1909 by H.M. Williamson & Sons of Bridge Pottery, Longton, Staffordshire. Ceramics like these were sold by the WSPU to raise funds, and used by supporters at tea parties and events.

The item can be viewed on the PHM website: https://phm.org.uk/collections-display/?irn=8864
The image is theirs and used here with thanks.