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2007/47/1-7
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Description
This is one of a set of five Women's Institute (WI) banners, this example relating to Wraysbury WI. This particular banner also features a stand and bag. The banner features a pattern of roses, with the date 1929 and motto, 'All for One and One for All' embroidered in gold thread. The banner was made by founder member of Wraysbury WI Miss K. Burke in the early 1930s, although every member of the group was encouraged to contribute stitches to the banner.
Physical description
1 banner: material
Label Text
WI Banner, Wraysbury. This is one of a set of five Women's Institute (WI) banners, this example relating to Wraysbury WI. This particular banner also features a stand and bag. The banner features a pattern of roses, with the date 1929 and motto, 'All for One and One for All' embroidered in gold thread. The banner was made by founder member of Wraysbury WI Miss K. Burke in the early 1930s, although every member of the group was encouraged to contribute stitches to the banner. Every individual WI meets at least once a month and there is usually a speaker, demonstration or activity at every meeting for members to learn and develop a range of different skills. Craft has always played an important role in the WI and thousands of members are involved in a range of different crafts.
Archival history
Museum Object Entry Form – '2007/44 - 2008/48 // 5 WI Banners: Yately Venture - (the Branch was founded in 1970 + closed in 1983) // Wraysbury - banner made early 1930s // Embrook - banner made 1937 // Pinkneys Green - banner probably made early 1950s (branch formed in 1949) // Sonning - banner made 1934.', Citation in publication 'Berkshire Banner' book (1983, page 99) - 'Sketch // Colours:- // background... cream // lettering... gold // roses... shaded red // leaves... shaded green // Material... satin, gold fringe and tassels // Style... fine embroidery, long and short and stem stitch // The Institute was formed in 1929 and the banner made and embroidered by a founder member Miss K. Burke in the early 1930s. // The design is of roses, with the date (1929) and motto "ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL" embroidered in gold thread. // Each member was encouraged to help with the making of the banner, even if they only added one stitch. // The banner was cleaned and renovated in 1977 in readiness for Wraysbury's Golden Jubilee. It is still in excellent condition.'
Production date
1930 - 1934
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