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Brushmakers of Edinburgh

1884,
Brushmakers of Edinburgh
Brushmakers of Edinburgh
Brushmakers of Edinburgh
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Category
Museums & Galleries Item
Item no
51001
Title
Parliamentary Reform Banner, United Brushmakers of Edinburgh
Description
One blue wool banner for the United Brushmakers of Edinburgh. The banner has a painted design and blue silk fringe. The banner bears the same inscription in both the top right and left corners, 'CARRIED IN 1832'. The centre of the banner features a coat of arms and includes a shield flanked by a person in a full suit of armour and a hog. The coat of arms is surmounted by a twin headed bird and an inscription in a white banner that reads, 'UNITED WITH LIBERTY & COMMERCE'.
Date
1884
Size
187 x 220 cm
Location
The People's Story
Accession number
HH1060/2/47
Copyright
The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries ; The People's Story