Poster Print : 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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Media ID 7228749
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1963 Barley Corn Dolly Festival Harvest Incorporates Oats Pagan Porch Survival Wheat Worcestershire Overbury
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring the rich harvest traditions of England into your home with our stunning Corn Dolly Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of the Harvest Festival with an intricately crafted Corn Dolly displayed on the porch of Overbury Church in Worcestershire. Dated August 1963, this corn dolly is a survival of Pagan customs, beautifully showcasing wheat, oats, and barley. Add a touch of history and charm to your walls with this evocative and authentic poster print."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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