Queen Mary's Needlework Guild badge
Production date
1914-1918
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Queen Mary's Needlework Guild badge. Belonging to Miss B F Smith, Wormley, Bury, Herts.
Collection Type
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History
The guild was established by Lady Wolverton in 1882 after she was asked to provide garments for a London orphanage. The original name was 'The London Guild.' It has had various names [and Royal patrons] over the years including 'Queen Mary's Needlework Guild' which it was named from 1914-1986. To this day, the guild distributes clothing and linen to charities.
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English
Catalogue Number
769/4
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Queen Mary's Needlework Guild
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