Wool holder

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This wooden wool holder dates from the 19th century.

The surface of the spherical wool holder is covered with varnished paper of tartan design, on which, in small gold letters, is the name 'Prince Charlie'. This is a fine example of 'Mauchline Ware' named after the process patented in 1850 by the Smith brothers of Mauchline, Ayrshire.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-253-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEW 9
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Wood; varnished tartan paper. Inscription: On paper: PRINCE CHARLIE
  
• Dimensions: 102 mm D
  
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• Subject: Nineteenth-century wooden souvenirs (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Prince Charles Edward Stuart or Charles Edward Stewart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)
  
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• Description: Spherical wooden wool holder with surface covered with varnished paper of tartan design applied in six segments, on one of which in small gold letters is `PRINCE CHARLIE', 19th century
  
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