A 19th century silk banner calling for political reform.
There is a representation of the Union Jack set in the upper left corner of the banner, and a crown at the centre. Above the crown is the slogan "Financial Reform" while below it reads "Vote by Ballot", "Free Trade" and "Extension of the Franchise".
Reference: 42.82.263(i) / PP.1988.41
Reproduced with the permission of Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Museums
Keywords:
crowns, electoral reform, flags, Free Trade, political activists, political reform, radicals, secret ballots, silk banners, Third Reform Act (1884), Union flags, Union Jacks