Painted panel with the insignia of the Cape Club of Edinburgh

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This painted panel is of the Cape Club of Edinburgh. The club was established in 1764, initially to raise support for a Scottish militia. It became a celebrated convivial club and by 1800 had over 600 'Knights of the Cape'.

The insignia on the panel includes the text, 'The Knights Companions of the Cape'.

Clubs of all kinds were a prominent part of the Scottish social scene in the 18th and 19th centuries. Membership varied depending on whether they were set up for political, debating, literary or simply convivial purposes. Many met at favoured taverns.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-547-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NC 19
• Date: 1793 - 1843
  Between 1764 and 1843
  
• Material: Panel
  
• Dimensions: 505 mm H x 380 mm W
  
• What: Panel
  
• Subject: Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Cape Club
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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• Description: Painted panel with the insignia of the Cape Club of Edinburgh, 1793 - 1843
  
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