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Letter (first page), to William Wilson & Sons, Bannockburn, near Stirling

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000-190-000-860-C
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Letter (first page), to William Wilson & Sons, Bannockburn, near Stirling

This is the first page of a letter addressed to William Wilson & Sons, a tartan weaving firm from Bannockburn near Stirling. Dated 24 December 1856, the letter is from the 74th Highlanders Regiment and concerns army clothing.

In the letter, the author states that, 'we have not received any authority from the 74th Highrs to make you the payment to which you refer'.

The 1822 visit of George IV to Edinburgh boosted the popularity of tartan and Wilsons were selling it as quickly as they could make it. They opened a new mill to satisfy demand and introduced many new patterns.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-860-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.OL 307
Date: 1856
24 December 1856
Material: White or blue paper
Dimensions: 252 mm H x 203 mm W
What: Document / letter
Subject:
Who: 74th Highlanders (Maker)
W. Wilson and Son (Addressee)
Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Bannockburn
Event:
Description: One of a collection of 160 letters to W. Wilson and Son, Bannockburn, concerning the supply of tartan and clothing to regiments - from the 74th Highlanders, dated 24 December 1856
References:
  • Cheape, H. Tartan, The Highland Habit. Edinburgh: NMS, 1995. pp 52-55. 
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