Letters & tartan samples, associated with William Wilson & Sons, Bannockburn, near Stirling

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These two letters, addressed to William Wilson & Sons of Bannockburn near Stirling, are orders for supplying lengths of tartan as per the attached samples. The letters are dated 1823.

39 letters with accompanying pieces of clan tartans or drawings of setts, sent to Messrs Wilson of Bannockburn as orders

Reputedly founded in 1724, with surviving records from 1765, Wilsons' tartan weaving firm created new tartan patterns to order, arranging setts, colours and shades according to taste and demand.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-882-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.TTC 3.1 - 39
• Date: 1823
  
• Material: Tartan
  Letter
  
• Dimensions: 416 mm H x 295 mm W
  
• What: Letter
  
• Subject: Costume - tartan - Wilson of Bannockburn (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Wilson of Bannockburn, Bannockburn (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Bannockburn
  
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• References:
  • Calder, Jenni (ed). The Wealth of a Nation. Edinburgh & Glasgow: NMS & Drew, 1989, pp 173-4. 
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