Painted letter rack

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This tin letter rack is from Houston House in Renfrewshire and dates from the 19th century. It is 'japanned' which means it is decorated and varnished in the Japanese style.

The rack is decorated with painted flowers.

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• Online ID: 000-100-003-138-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.VG 61
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Tin
  Rack, letter
  
• Dimensions: 167 mm H x 181 mm L x 78 mm D
  
• What: Rack, letter
  
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• Where: Houston House
  
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• Description: Japanned letter rack decorated with painted flowers, from Houston House
  
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