probably made in Mauchline, Ayrshire

Souvenir note holder, with views of Brighton

This souvenir note holder was probably produced by the firm of W & A Smith in Mauchline in Ayrshire. Made of varnished sycamore, it dates from the late 19th century.

The cover on one side of the note holder is transfer printed with a view of 'BRIGHTON AQUARIUM'. The cover on the other side is transfer-printed with a view of the 'NEW PIER, BRIGHTON'.

From around 1860 to 1930 W & A Smith produced vast quantities of souvenirs including boxes, table and desk accessories, and sewing items. The souvenirs were transfer-printed with views of British towns and cities, seaside resorts and exhibitions. Similar items, decorated appropriately, were produced for export to Europe, India, Australia and North America. The factory remained in business until a fire in 1933.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-998-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland K.1998.469
Date:	c. 1860 Late 19th century
Material:	Sycamore; varnished; transfer-printed
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What:	Note holder / souvenir
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Who:	W. and A. Smith, Mauchline, Ayrshire (Maker)
Where:	England, Sussex, Brighton (New Pier) Scotland, Ayrshire, Mauchline
Event:
Description:	Souvenir note-holder in varnished, transfer-printed sycamore showing the New Pier, Brighton: Scottish, Ayrshire, by W. and A. Smith, Mauchline, c. 1860 - 1910
References:	Evans, G. Souvenirs From Roman Times to the Present Day. Edinburgh: NMS Publishing Ltd, 1999, pp 47-8.
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