Silk banner of the Midlothian Brotherly Society

This silk banner is of the Midlothian Brotherly Society which was founded in 1798 to provide death benefits and insurance against unemployment caused by ill health.

The banner is embroidered with coloured silk threads and bears the motto 'Mid Lothian brotherly society constituted in the year 1798'.

This society was founded in a period of growing instability and provided a measure of mutual welfare support when no other support existed.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-285-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.LF 22
Date:	Around 1798
Material:	Silk; silk thread embroidery. Inscription: MIDLOTHIAN BROTHERLY SOCIETY CONSTITUTED IN / THE YEAR 1798
Dimensions:	1250 mm x 875 mm
What:	Banner
Subject:	Banners, flags (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Midlothian Brotherly Society (Owner)
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Description:	Silk banner bearing the motto "MIDLOTHIAN BROTHERLY SOCIETY CONSTITUTED IN THE YEAR 1798"
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