This Arts and Crafts Pre-Raphaelite embroidery panel from the late 19th or early 20th century is charactertistic of the work of Edward Burne Jones and May Morris. The wool on linen panel depicts a young woman holding a staff set amongst grape leaves and winding vines. On the lower left of the panel is a poem, "Calm Are Her Eyes".

William Morris, one of the most celebrated designers of the Arts and Crafts movements and one of the key proponents of the Pre-Raphaelite ideal, had a fascination with textiles. Embroidery was one of the first textile techniques that Morris commercialised and sold through his business, Morris & Company. In 1885 Morris stepped away from direct involvement with embroidery, putting May (aged just 23) in charge of production.

May Morris, the daughter of William Morris, is an unsung pioneer of the Arts and Crafts and Pre-Raphaelite world. She was taught embroidery by her mother and aunt who encouraged her to create her own designs. May proved herself to be a talented designer and maker, producing various designs that were sold through Morris & Company as well as executing significant commissions for clients such as tapestries, wall hangings and altar cloths.

The soft pastel colours, style of design, technique and the materials identity this work as likely the work of William and May Morris. The addition of the poem at the bottom left of the panel is also significant considering that William Morris was also a celebrated poet. The poem reads: "CALM ARE HER EYES UPON THE APPROACHING CLOSE DOOM OF HER GLORY OF CORN AND VINE AND ROSE DOOM TOWARDS WHOSE DARKNESS ALL OUR WHOLE WORLD GOES"