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Banner, of Edinburgh Brushmakers

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Banner, of Edinburgh Brushmakers
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This silk banner of the Edinburgh Brushmakers dates from the 19th century. In the centre of the banner is the coat-of-arms and crest of the craft. Above is the motto 'WEEL STAND TO OUR RIGHTS AND SUPPORT OUR NEW PLAN/LET ANY MAN SAY WEER WRONG IF THEY CAN'.

Beige silk banner of the Edinburgh Brushmakers, bearing the motto "WEEL STAND TO OUR RIGHTS AND SUPPORT OUR NEW PLAN, LET ANY MAN SAY WEER WRONG IF THEY CAN"

The motto suggests that the flag had been carried during the Reform agitations, of 1832, 1867 or 1884. Other flags of this craft are thought to have been carried during Reform demonstrations and it is known that although they were not affiliated to the Edinburgh Trades Council, the Brushmakers took part in processions organised by the Council in 1866 and 1873.

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