Peaked cap worn by Flora 'General' Drummond

Peaked cap in the Suffragette tricolor of purple, white and green wool with gold-coloured metal braid bearing the initials N.W.S.P.U. (National Women's Social and Political Union). The cap was first worn by the Suffragette organiser General 'Flora Drummond' during Women's Sunday on 21st June 1908 and, along with a matching epaulette and sash was presented to her by the regalia manufacturer Toye & Company. In the 11th June 1908 edition of the Votes for Women newspaper it is noted that General Drummond has been the ‘recipient of a handsome gift from an enterprising firm who had heard of her new official title.’

Flora Drummond played a key role in Women's Sunday, responsible for ensuring all 7 processions arrived safely in Hyde Park. The week before the event Votes for Women defined Drummond's role as 'She will be in constant touch with every one of the processions, and will make it her business to see that every one of them is in marching order, and that all the arrangements are complete and satisfactory'.