Streamer
Category
Textiles
Date
1700 - 1750
Materials
Silk
Measurements
50 mm (Width); 285 mm (Length)
Collection
Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire
NT 980899
Summary
Silk streamers, said to have belonged to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Green, red and white silk streamers fastened to a bar covered with plaited metal thread.
Provenance
These are believed to have belonged to Bonnie Prince Charlie (Prince Charles Edward Stuart). The catalogue suggests that they were worn by him whilst on active service in the French Army in Italy. The collection catalogue states the streamers were given to Catharine and Mary Graham by Bonnie Prince Charlie (Prince Charles Edward Stuart) in return for services to his cause
Marks and inscriptions
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