The design of this cross is based on th ehawthorn, which is also sometimes known as may blossom. It belongs to a series of works commissioned annually by John Ruskin to present to the May Queen at Whitelands College. The cross was included in the V&A's exhibition 'The Cult of Beauty' during 2011.
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Title of artwork, date
Whitelands May Queen's cross, 1893
Date supported
2011
Medium and material
Gold
Dimensions
7.9 x 6.6 cm
Gifted by
Geoffrey and Caroline Munn
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