MEL.672-2013
Parts
Object number
MEL.672-2013
Object type
Identification
Description
Blackburn Rovers FC silk and embroidered banner.
Almost 110 years after the 1882 match, a dinner was held at Eton to commemorate the long standing relationship between Blackburn and the School. That same year the then Keeper of the Association, Adam Keswick (MAT ’91) was called up for a trial with the club and was presented with this pennant which was donated to the museum thereby bringing a 110 year rivalry full circle
Almost 110 years after the 1882 match, a dinner was held at Eton to commemorate the long standing relationship between Blackburn and the School. That same year the then Keeper of the Association, Adam Keswick (MAT ’91) was called up for a trial with the club and was presented with this pennant which was donated to the museum thereby bringing a 110 year rivalry full circle
Description
Content (note)
Embroidered motto 'Arte et Labore' below an embroidered red rose, on a blue silk ground
Hanging from a metal pole and suspended by gold cord
Hanging from a metal pole and suspended by gold cord
Dimensions
length (actual size): 250mm
Material
textile
Materials & techniques note
Silk, gold thread and embroidery
History and association
Object history note
Taken across 6 countries with donor, connected to 'the trial' : see letter sent with item, for Andrew Gailey. A.P. Keswick (MAT 91) had a trial with Blackburn Rovers football club while a school boy at Eton.
Previous ownership
