Baby robe, made in Ayrshire

This fine white muslin baby robe is embroidered in the style known as Ayrshire needlework. This style was introduced around 1814 and was used for baby robes and caps, for women's collars, dresses and handkerchiefs.

Baby's long robe: Scottish, Ayrshire

Ayrshire needlework was copied from French designs and became a cottage industry for women, mainly in Ayrshire villages. The work was produced for Glasgow wholesalers who exported it worldwide.

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Online ID:	000-100-083-191-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1920.806
Date:	19th century
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Dimensions:	1070 mm L
What:	Robe, baby's
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Where:	Scotland, Ayrshire
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