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Mrs Harvey (Maker)

This is one of a set of five Women's Institute (WI) banners, this example relating to Pinkeys Green WI. This particular banner also features a bag. The banner was designed, made and embroidered by founding member Mrs Harvey, probably in the early 1950s, as the branch was formed in 1949.

1 banner: material

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 65) - 'Sketch // Colours:- // ground... natural // surround... rust // lettering... green edged with dark brown // sun... orange and gold // clouds and posts... white shaded grey // water... blue // trees and leaves... natural greens and browns // Material... linen // Style... silk embroidery in long and short stitch // The Institute was formed in 1949 and the founder President was Lady Palmer. // Pinkneys Green derives its name from a Norman knight named Ghilo de Pinkney, who was granted lands in the Maidenhead area as reward for supporting William the Conqueror. // The banner depicts the pond and Pinkneys Green, outside the home of Mrs. Harvey (founder member) who worked so hard to get the Institute running smoothly and who designed, made and embroidered the banner. // The pond, surrounded by trees and rushes, is the centre point of the picture, with a sunset in the background. There are oak leaves and acorns in felt at the top corners.'

1950 - 1954