Butchers' banner, Portland, 1841
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A banner for the Butchers, Tanners, Curriers, Soapboilers, and Tallowchandlers of the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association of Portland was painted in 1841 for a parade as part of the Triennial Festival that celebrated the City of Portland the skilled artisans who made up the Charitable Mechanic group.
The front of the banner has an image of a bull with the words, "Supported by the Kingdom." The reverse reads, "Union is Strength. Butchers, Tanners, Curriers, Soapboilers, Tallowchandlers. Be just and fear not."
The Charitable Mechanic Association began in 1815 to support and promote skilled artisans.
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- Title: Butchers' banner, Portland, 1841
- Creator: Capen Jr., William
- Creation Date: 1841
- Subject Date: 1841
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Oil on linen
- Dimensions (cm): 91 x 112
- Local Code: 2010.292.014
- 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
Guilds
Artisans--Labor unions
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, Me.)
Banners
Organizations--Maine
Butchers--Labor unions
Tanners--Labor unions
Soap
Bulls
Cattle
Charitable organizations--Maine
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