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Letter & tartan sample, associated with William Wilson & Sons, Bannockburn, near Stirling

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Letter & tartan sample, associated with William Wilson & Sons, Bannockburn, near Stirling
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This letter, addressed to William Wilson & Sons of Bannockburn near Stirling, is an order for supplying lengths of tartan as per the attached sample. The letter dates from between the late 18th and mid 19th century.

The pencil inscription above the letter reads, 'Stewart'.

Today's distinctive clan patterns do not have a long history. They were created in the 19th century when tartan was revived and adopted as the national dress by Highlanders and Lowlanders alike.

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