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Silk banner for the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds

1938,
Silk banner for the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds
Silk banner for the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds
Silk banner for the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds
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Museums & Galleries Item
Item no
50901
Title
Silk banner for the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds
Description
One green silk 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 gold thread inner border.
Date
1938
Size
260 x 270 cm
Location
The People's Story
Accession number
HH5789/98
Copyright
The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries ; The People's Story
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