RecordLetter & tartan samples, associated with William Wilson & Sons, Bannockburn, near Stirling< 1 of 1 > Back
Letter & tartan samples, associated with William Wilson & Sons, Bannockburn, near StirlingThis letter, addressed to William Wilson & Sons of Bannockburn near Stirling, is an order for supplying lengths of tartan as per the attached samples. The letter is dated Edinburgh, August 23 1832. The pencil inscriptions underneath the samples read, 'Grant' and 'Fraser'. Tartan became one of the most successful products of the Scottish textile industry. The 1822 visit of George IV to Edinburgh boosted its popularity as did Queen Victoria's love of the Highlands. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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