‘The irony of this may be lost on the National Trust’

John Plunkett. Updated April 23rd, 2018

Here’s the National Trust ‘exploring women’s lives, voices and achievements’ in the best way it knows how.

I think the irony is lost on the @nationaltrust pic.twitter.com/Er4YTY2JjU

— Harriet Line (@HarriLine) April 20, 2018

But is this fair criticism of not? Here’s what the National Trust had to say.

Hi Harriet, like many other museums and cultural organisations, we’ve created a commemorative range to tie in with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act as part of our Women and Power programme… (1/3)

— National Trust (@nationaltrust) April 20, 2018

…We often create bespoke ranges linked to special events and exhibitions. Tea towels have always been a key part of our souvenir offer as decorative commemorative items – they aren’t always about drying the crockery… (2/3)

— National Trust (@nationaltrust) April 21, 2018

… Last year we sold 80,000 tea towels, generating £200,000 towards conservation work at the properties where they were sold. (3/3)

— National Trust (@nationaltrust) April 20, 2018

And here are our 5 favourite replies.

Well,

I look forward to seeing the NT selling a "Women and Power" high pressure washer with attachments for patios and cars.

— Andrew Blain (@a_pressbutton) April 20, 2018

I don’t get the ‘irony’ in this?
Is the OP making a sweeping assumption that only women will use it?

— Bonnet de douche (@MisterRch) April 21, 2018

Is it wrong and weird that I genuinely would like to own a National Trust Suffragette tea towel? As an NT member feminist who cooks for her family – I am squarely in the target demographic here. Like, they've got me.

— Karin Robinson (@karinjr) April 20, 2018

'Tea Towel' where does it say for women's use only? Perhaps it says more about the mind set of those who see the irony here.

— John Daniels #NHSLove (@Alembisque) April 22, 2018

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