An enamel plaque depicting a female figure in prayer, shown in profile holding rosary beads. The figure wears a headscarf and draped robes, set against a softly coloured landscape background. The plaque is mounted on a wooden backing, set behind glass and presented in an oak frame.
Ernestine Mills (1871–1959) was a British enameller and metalworker associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. In addition to her studio practice, she was active in campaigns for social reform and was involved in the women’s suffrage movement alongside Emmeline Pankhurst. Mills became particularly known for producing enamel jewellery in support of the suffrage cause.
Her work is held in public collections including the London Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Arts and Crafts
Date: Circa 1910
Material: Enamel on copper
Dimensions: 12.5cm height × 4cm width; 22.5cm height × 13.5cm width (framed)
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An enamel plaque depicting a female figure in prayer, shown in profile holding rosary beads. The figure wears a headscarf and draped robes, set against a softly coloured landscape background. The plaque is mounted on a wooden backing, set behind glass and presented in an oak frame.
Ernestine Mills (1871–1959) was a British enameller and metalworker associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. In addition to her studio practice, she was active in campaigns for social reform and was involved in the women’s suffrage movement alongside Emmeline Pankhurst. Mills became particularly known for producing enamel jewellery in support of the suffrage cause.
Her work is held in public collections including the London Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Arts and Crafts
Date: Circa 1910
Material: Enamel on copper
Dimensions: 12.5cm height × 4cm width; 22.5cm height × 13.5cm width (framed)
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