Photo Mug : CORN DOLLY
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CORN DOLLY
A Havest Festival Corn Dolly, over the porch at Overbury Church, Worcestershire, England. It incorporates wheat, oats and barley and is a survival of Pagan customs. Date: August 1963
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1963 Barley Corn Dolly Festival Harvest Incorporates Oats Pagan Porch Survival Wheat Worcestershire Overbury
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Bring the enchanting beauty of harvest traditions to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an exquisite image of a Corn Dolly from August 1963, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug showcases the intricate design of the Corn Dolly from Overbury Church in Worcestershire, England. Embodying the spiritual connection to the land and the bountiful harvest, each sip from this mug will transport you to the heart of the harvest festival. Order yours today and make every morning a celebration of the past and the present."
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Time-Honored Harvest Tradition: The Corn Dolly on Overbury Church Porch, Worcestershire, England, August 1963" This evocative image captures the essence of a time-honored harvest tradition, as a Corn Dolly, a symbol of fertility and abundance, adorns the porch of Overbury Church in Worcestershire, England, during the harvest month of August in 1963. The Corn Dolly, a survival of ancient Pagan customs, is intricately woven with wheat, oats, and barley, representing the three primary grains harvested during the season. The Corn Dolly, a beloved symbol of the harvest festival, is believed to have originated from the Celtic and Roman beliefs in the goddesses of grain and fertility. The intricate design, which often includes a face and arms, is thought to embody the spirit of the harvest and ensure a bountiful yield for the following year. The image transports us back in time, to a simpler era when the community came together to celebrate the harvest and give thanks for the blessings of the land. The Corn Dolly, proudly displayed on the porch of the church, serves as a reminder of the deep-rooted connection between the people and the land, a connection that has endured through the ages. This photograph, taken in August 1963, is a testament to the resilience and continuity of this age-old tradition, which remains an integral part of the harvest festival celebrations in Worcestershire and throughout England. The Corn Dolly on the porch of Overbury Church stands as a symbol of hope, abundance, and the enduring bond between the people and the land.
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