Banners Collection (page 9)

Frieze - Dame Fashion All the Year Around. 20th century

Grand Avenue, Escondido, San Diego, California, USA. Date: circa 1906

Breton Pardon, Brittany, Northern France
People taking part in the traditional Breton Pardon, Brittany, Northern France. It involves a procession through the streets on a saints day, carrying a statue and reliquary of the patron saint. 1922

Old soldiers in the hall of Chelsea Hospital, London (colour litho)
972793 Old soldiers in the hall of Chelsea Hospital, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old soldiers in the hall of Chelsea Hospital, London)

Situation is serious women must hep to save it! WWI
Beating up recruits : The procession passing through Whitehall, London, one banner said " The Situation is serious Women must hep to save it." Thousands of women wanted to help in the war

Corpus Christi procession of the fishermen of Angers, France (chromolitho)
1093793 Corpus Christi procession of the fishermen of Angers, France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon compilation of Pears Soap advertising. 1884

Battle of Arab Horsemen Around a Standard (Bataille de cavaliers Arabes autour d
1071910 Battle of Arab Horsemen Around a Standard (Bataille de cavaliers Arabes autour d un etendard), 1854 (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); 54x64 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Banners of the 14th to 16th Century (chromolitho)
968706 Banners of the 14th to 16th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banners of the 14th to 16th Century)

Carroccio on a battlefield of the time of Frederick I Barbarossa, 12th Century (chromolitho)
968703 Carroccio on a battlefield of the time of Frederick I Barbarossa, 12th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

CHINESE CHILDREN 1951
Chinese children parade with banners of their two heroes: Mao and Stalin Date: 1951

Coronation of Henry V of England, illustration from Chronicles of England by Jean de Wavrin (vellum)
1127980 Coronation of Henry V of England, illustration from Chronicles of England by Jean de Wavrin (vellum) by Master of Wavrin, (fl.1450-75); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August (engraving)
1046550 The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defeat of the Dervishes)

Suffragettes at a campaign stand, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XJF275673 Suffragettes at a campaign stand, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Festival commemorating the Third Communist International in Moscow (colour litho)
6033453 Festival commemorating the Third Communist International in Moscow (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

A curious Bulgarian custom (colour litho)
2779876 A curious Bulgarian custom (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious Bulgarian custom)

Pope Receives Piedmontese Pilgrimage to Rome for the Holy Year (colour litho)
2798278 Pope Receives Piedmontese Pilgrimage to Rome for the Holy Year (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thousands of unemployed, who arrived in London from the province, marched through the streets of the capital
2778238 Thousands of unemployed, who arrived in London from the province, marched through the streets of the capital... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Good Lord and Naval Equality (Colour Litho)
2777933 The Good Lord and Naval Equality (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The good Lord is naval equality)

Louis XI of France leading his army into the Battle of Montlhery, 1465 (colour litho)
3621677 Louis XI of France leading his army into the Battle of Montlhery, 1465 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The Battle of Muhldorf, 1322 (colour litho)
3100825 The Battle of Muhldorf, 1322 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Muhldorf, 1322)

Frontispiece for The Cold Water Army Pledge by Charles J. Warren, 1842 (litho)
745904 Frontispiece for The Cold Water Army Pledge by Charles J. Warren, 1842 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c
IL314828 The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Marshal Proclaimed Emperor on the Battlefield
IL314822 The Grand Marshal Proclaimed Emperor on the Battlefield, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1920 (colour litho) by Wright

Propaganda postcard encouraging women to fight for voting rights
CHT233257 Propaganda postcard encouraging women to fight for voting rights, early 20th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Mounted police escort a procession of communists passing Marble Arch (sepia photo)
STC347622 Mounted police escort a procession of communists passing Marble Arch (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c
STC357922 The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

Army of Templars entering the Temple in Paris, illustration for a
CHT287205 Army of Templars entering the Temple in Paris, illustration for a Histoire de France, mid 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Coronation procession of Edward VI through London (engraving)
606343 The Coronation procession of Edward VI through London (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation procession of Edward VI through London)

The mob destroying and setting fire to the Kings Bench Prison and House of Correction in St Georges Fields
611349 The mob destroying and setting fire to the Kings Bench Prison and House of Correction in St Georges Fields (coloured engraving) by English School

Moses goes to the fair, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617044 Moses goes to the fair, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Ms Fr. 352 fol. 49v Battle scene, from the biography of Godefroi de Bouillon
XTD194455 Ms Fr. 352 fol. 49v Battle scene, from the biography of Godefroi de Bouillon, A History of Western Saints (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Doceh, 1860 (colour litho)
468694 Doceh, 1860 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Islamic religious festival in Egypt organised by Dervishes.); The Stapleton Collection; French

Statue of the Prince Consort at Coburg (b / w photo)
JHL390937 Statue of the Prince Consort at Coburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Albert (1819-61) of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; ); English

The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70)
MAE177370 The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Collegiata, Pastrana

The Return of the Mahmal to Cairo, c. 1870 (colour litho)
CHT174617 The Return of the Mahmal to Cairo, c.1870 (colour litho) by Montaut, Henri de (c.1825-90); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Advertisement for Le Figaro, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT174188 Advertisement for Le Figaro, late 19th century (colour litho) by Finney, Harry (fl.1875-1925); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; American, out of copyright

The Japanese Public Inspecting Chinese Spoils, an episode from the Sino-Japanese War
CHT176839 The Japanese Public Inspecting Chinese Spoils, an episode from the Sino-Japanese War, late 19th century (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School

Group of young men and women posed at the Peoples Institute, New York
MNY381198 Group of young men and women posed at the Peoples Institute, New York, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Meeting of Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart at Vezelay, 3rd Crusade, 1190 (chromolitho)
2817162 Meeting of Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart at Vezelay, 3rd Crusade, 1190 (chromolitho) by French School

The great Fiume events for the annexation to Italy (colour litho)
2809274 The great Fiume events for the annexation to Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great events in Fiume for the annexation to Italy)

Halfway through Lent (colour litho)
2818376 Halfway through Lent (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halfway through Lent. Procession of students. La Mi-Careme. Le Cortege des Etudiants)

One of the most characteristic ceremonies of the Orthodox world, the blessing of the waters (colour litho)
2783560 One of the most characteristic ceremonies of the Orthodox world, the blessing of the waters (colour litho) by Beltrame

March by unemployed workers in the City of London (colour litho)
2782357 March by unemployed workers in the City of London (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: March by unemployed workers in the City of London)

Prominent figures of the reign of Charles VII of France: the king, Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, and Jean
6031983 Prominent figures of the reign of Charles VII of France: the king, Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, and Jean, Comte de Dunois, Lieutenant-General; of France (colour litho) by French School

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"Banners: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Activism" they have long served as powerful symbols throughout history, representing a myriad of ideas and movements. Just like the vibrant tapestries woven by skilled artisans, banners tell stories that transcend time and place. In the medieval epic "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren, banners fluttered proudly in the wind as knights embarked on their chivalrous quests. These colorful emblems displayed coats of arms and heraldic designs, proclaiming loyalty to noble houses. Moving forward to more recent times, we find ourselves immersed in political movements captured in artworks such as "The Workers May-Pole, " a design for a socialist poster. This banner encapsulates the struggle for workers' rights and equality—a visual call to action etched into our collective memory. Religion also finds its place among these magnificent displays. The Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath in Kathmandu stands tall with prayer flags adorning its spire—banners carrying prayers for peace and enlightenment across Nepal's bustling capital city. Meanwhile, within grand halls like Haddon Hall in Derbyshire during Twelfth Night Revels or Hyde Park during Suffragette Demonstration Rally, banners became instruments of celebration or protest. They animated spaces with colors that mirrored joyous festivities or demanded justice for women's suffrage. Even naval battles were not immune to this tradition; Louis Garneray's depiction of the Naval Battle of Navarino showcases ships adorned with battle standards billowing fiercely against an unforgiving sea—an emblematic representation of courage amidst chaos. But it is not all strife; tranquility can be found too. In Heath Robinson's illustration titled "Peace, Perfect Peace, " banners sway gently above idyllic landscapes—a reminder that harmony can prevail even amidst tumultuous times. Religious devotion often finds expression through banners as well.