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K. Hill (Maker)

This is one of a set of five Women's Institute (WI) banners, this example relating to Sonning WI. The Sonning W.I. was formed in 1919, and this banner was made in 1934. Its design incorporates a shield containing three faced suns. The banner was designed by Mrs W. Tappley and made by K. Hill.

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 75) - 'Sketch // Colours:- // main background... green // lettering... black on grey // shield background... red // suns... gold // river/bridge... blue and white // Material... canvas with twill backing // Style... canvas work // The Institute was formed on November 4th 1919 and has met in the Pearson Hall, Sonning without a break since then. // The banner incorporates a shield containing three faced suns (a pun on "Sunning", perhaps?) and a band of coloured blocks representing the river Thames and Sonning Bridge (an ancient crossing of the river). Beneath the shield there is a scroll contaning the name "SONNING". // The banner was designed and presented by Mrs W. Tappley who was President from 1932 to 1933. It was worked by K. Hill in 1934.

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