Saddle and harness makers banner, Portland, 1841
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Item 36609
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As part of a Triennial Festival in Portland in October 1841, various artisan groups of the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association created painted linen banners that they carried in a parade. The banners promoted the work of skilled artisans and celebrated civic pride.
The Saddle and Harness Makers banner reads "Saddle us not with bad debts Harness us not with evil habits" on one side and "May our Carriage ever be Upright. God Speed the Plough" on the other side.
William Capen Jr., a member of the Charitable Mechanic group, painted the banner.
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- Title: Saddle and harness makers 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): 93 x 112
- Local Code: 2010.292.002
- 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
Banners
Organizations--Maine
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, Me.)
Charitable organizations--Maine
Artisans--Labor unions
Saddlery
Harness making and trade--Labor unions
Guilds
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