RecordBanner (detail), known as the Fetternear Banner
Banner (detail), known as the Fetternear BannerThis detail shows a section of the inner border on the front of the Fetternear Banner. The banner was made around 1520 and was preserved in the 19th century at Fetternear, near Aberdeen. It is the only known church banner to survive from Medieval Scotland. The inner border is decorated with a rosary motif. The colour red is symbolic of the Passion (suffering) of Christ. The banner was probably embroidered professionally by members of the embroiderers' craft guild. It was made for a group known as the Confraternity of the Holy Blood who worshipped in St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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