Banner, designed and embroidered by Maud Gonne, approximately 1912
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS2016_016_89097
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1912
Scope and Contents
Fringed, embroidered panel with mythological and national motifs. Gonne re-used several designs which she originally created as illustrations for her friend Ella Young’s Celtic Wonder Tales (1910), including the Cauldron of Plenty, the Stone of Destiny, and the swans from the Children of Lir. The panel also contains the flags of the four provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Leinster, Munster, and Connacht.
Creator
- From the Collection: Murray, Loretta Clarke (Died 2017 April 10) (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Cuala Press (Organization)
- From the Collection: Cumann na mBan (Organization)
- From the Collection: Gill, Maire, 1891-1977 (Person)
- From the Collection: Gonne, Maud, 1866-1953 (Person)
- From the Collection: Markievicz, Constance de, 1868-1927 (Person)
- From the Collection: Molony, Helena, 1883-1967 (Person)
- From the Collection: Sheehy-Skeffington, Hanna (1877-1946) (Person)
- From the Collection: Skinnider, Margaret, 1892-1971 (Person)
- From the Collection: Yeats, Elizabeth Corbet, 1868-1940 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
This collection includes materials in English, French, and Irish.
Restrictions on Access
Due to the size and fragility of this item, most use is limited to the digital version.
Extent
From the Series: 14.25 Linear Feet (6 containers)
Physical Description
Embroidery measures 120 cm wide by 97 cm high with fringe.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
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John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com