Trumpet banner, with Royal Arms of Charles II

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This silk trumpet banner was made around 1660, probably in England. The banner would have hung from the trumpet of one of the four state trumpeters. These trumpeters announced the heralds when they were making official proclamations.

The banner shows the Royal Arms of Charles II as used in Scotland.

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• Online ID: 000-100-082-365-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1988.187
• Date: Around 1660
  c. 1660
  
• Material: Red silk damask embroidered in silver tissue applique with blue satin, silver gilt card and red silk. Inscription: [Royal Arms of Scotland]; CR II
  Banner, trumpet
  
• Dimensions: Embroidery: 513 mm x 593 mm H
  
• What: Banner, trumpet
  
• Subject: European Costume : accessories
  
• Who: Royal Embroiderers Workshop (Maker)
  
• Where: ENGLAND
  
• Event:
• Description: Trumpet banner of red silk damask embroidered with the Royal Arms of Scotland: English, possibly Royal Embroiderers Workshop, c. 1660
  
• References:
  • Marshall, R. K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990 
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