Banner to celebrate the centenary of the formation of the WI in the UK in 1918
2018
Modern
The banner was designed and made in 2018 to celebrate the centenary of the opening of the first WI in the UK. The banner measures 48” from top to the bottom point and 27” at its widest part with a green hanging cord across the top.
The design was formulated by a member who then transferred it on to sturdy green fabric and then carried out the detailed work. The name Weston Favell Evening WI and the date 2018 were cut out in coloured felt and hand appliqued in an arc across the top part. The bottom section of the banner forms a representation of a vase donated by a family in memory of much loved President. Multi-coloured felt flowers have been embroidered and added to the vase – every month this lovely glass vase is actually in place on a table facing members so is recognisable to the membership.
The names of all the 58 members at the time were embroidered around the edges of the banner.
17th century embroidery, possibly made by Martha, daughter of Amphyllis Washington. Martha emigrated to Virginia in 1678 and her brother, John, was the great-grandfather of George Washington.
Created in 2018 for PROCESSIONS, a national project marking 100 years of Votes for Women, this banner embodies Corby’s activist spirit and was one of 100 different commissions to commemorate 100 years women’s suffrage.
The Northampton Social Democratic Federation (SDF) banner was discovered in the attic of 97 Charles Street in 1984. Vibrant, multi-coloured, with red and gold prominent, and printed on silk, the banner was made by George Tutill (1817-1887) in their workshop in City Road, east London.
Made by members of the Weston Favell branch of the Women's Institute to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, this tablecloth is still in weekly use.
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