Banner of Machinists, Portland, 1841
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"New Truths, New Treasures shall our Fires unfold and change and Iron age to one of Gold," proclaims a linen banner created for the Machinists, Cutlers, Coppersmiths, Brass Founders, and Iron Founders trades section of the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association.
The Portland organization of skilled trades groups created the banners for a parade through the streets of Portland held on Oct. 8, 1841.
The reverse of the banner reads "Moulded from Patterns of Goodness & Truth; the Casts of our Character need neither Soldering nor Brazing."
William Capen Jr., a member of the Charitable Mechanic group, painted the banner.
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- Title: Banner of Machinists, Portland, 1841
- Creator: Capen Jr., William
- Creation Date: 1841
- Subject Date: 1841
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Oil on linen
- Dimensions (cm): 93 x 112
- Local Code: 2010.292.008
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Machinists--Labor unions
Guilds
Charitable organizations--Maine
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, Me.)
Artisans--Labor unions
Banners
Organizations--Maine
Tool and die makers--Labor unions
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