The Troupers Concert Party banner
Banner
ca. 1945 (made)
ca. 1945 (made)
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Theatrical banner, celebrating the Troupers Concert Party, which toured for ENSA (the Entertainments National Services Association), 1939-45.
ENSA was founded after the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to entertain the armed forces. Actors, singers and variety performers took shows around the world.
ENSA was founded after the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to entertain the armed forces. Actors, singers and variety performers took shows around the world.
Object details
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| Title | The Troupers Concert Party banner (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Embroidered and painted satin brocade with gold braid and silk fringe |
| Brief description | Theatrical banner, celebrating the Troupers Concert Party, which toured for ENSA (Entertainments National Services Association), 1939-45 |
| Physical description | Theatrical banner. Satin brocade banner in cream and turquoise, edged with gold braid with a yellow silk fringe on lower border, and with two rows of yellow silk cord attached to top edge, with four yellow tassels. On top border, the monogram of ENSA (Entertainments National Service Association), centre, with a Union Flag at each upper corner; middle section, in the shape of a shield, embroidered with the rose, thistle, shamrock and daffodil, with, at centre, a gyrfalcon perched on a rock in front of the Icelandic flag. On the left and right borders, the locations visited by the troupe: On the left border, England, Wales, I[sle] of Wight, N[orthern] Ireland, North Africa, Sicily, Mid[dle] East, Syria, Holland; on the right border: Scotland, West[er]n Isles, Orkney Is[les], Iceland, Malta, Italy, Cyprus, Belgium, Germany. Below, 'Patience is a Virtue'. All lettering painted in black on gold brocade. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Variety Concert Artistes' Association |
| Object history | Given by the Variety Concert Artistes' Association via the Association's secretary, Mrs Valerie Bain. |
| Summary | Theatrical banner, celebrating the Troupers Concert Party, which toured for ENSA (the Entertainments National Services Association), 1939-45. ENSA was founded after the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to entertain the armed forces. Actors, singers and variety performers took shows around the world. |
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| Accession number | S.126-1978 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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