probably made in Mauchline, Ayrshire

Souvenir box, with view of Hastings

This souvenir box 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 box lid has been transfer printed with a view of 'A ROUGH SEA, HASTINGS'. Inside are three reels of cotton, on a removable stand with three vertical pegs.

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:	000-180-002-004-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.1998.475
Date:	c. 1860 Late 19th century
Material:	Sycamore; varnished; transfer-printed; circular; large
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What:	Box / souvenir
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Who:	W. and A. Smith, Mauchline, Ayrshire (Maker)
Where:	England, East Sussex, Hastings Scotland, Ayrshire, Mauchline
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Description:	Large circular souvenir box in varnished, transfer-printed sycamore showing A Rough Sea, Hastings: 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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