Silk Banner for the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

50899

Title

Silk banner for the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds

Description

One green silk and burgundy banner for the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds. The banner is painted on both sides. The title scroll cartouche reads, 'LOYAL ORDER OF ANCIENT SHEPHERDS'. In the centre of the banner is a roundel, inside there is a stone arch, on top of which are two shepherds, a man and a woman accompanied by a dog and a sheep. Below the coupe is Edinburgh Castle as seen from the Grass Market. The banner has a burgundy border.

Date

1890

Size

243 x 270 cm

Location

The People's Story

Accession number

HH5788/98

Copyright

The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries ; The People's Story

The image depicted is of Penny Well in Grange Loan near Finhorn Place, Edinburgh. With Arthur's Seat being placed so as the viewer sees the whole silhouette, but not as it would appear in reality.

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Animals > Mammals > Sheep

Events > Event Accessories > Banners and Flags

People > Agriculture and fisheries > Shepherds

Places > Edinburgh areas > Grassmarket

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Edinburgh Castle

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