2007/45

Miss P. Lush (Maker), Mrs Bland (Maker)

This is one of a set of five Women's Institute (WI) banners, this example relating to Emmbrook WI. This banner was made in 1937, a year after the Emmbrook WI was founded. It depicts the bridge over the River Emm, with riverside trees and grass. The design was planned by a committee of four ladies, and the embroidery was done by Miss P. Lush and the banner completed by Mrs Bland.

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 35) - 'Sketch // Colours: background... natural // border... navy and orange // lettering... green outlined black // road... orange // tree... dark brown // bridge... dark brown // water... blue // fields... green and grey // Material... linen // Style... embroidery - stem stitch and long and short stitch // Emmbrook W.I. was formed in 1936 by Mrs. Bland of Embrook, whose terms of office as President extended over a period of 10-12 years. Mrs. Lush has also served several terms as President, in all about 20 years. // The banner was made in 1937. It depicts the bridge over the River Emm, with riverside trees and grass. // The design was planned by a committee of four ladies, Mesdames Huckings, Leckliard, Lush and Miss P. Lush. The embroidery was done by Miss P. Lush and the banner completed by Mrs. Bland.'

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