Bonnet, made in Ayrshire

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

Baby's bonnet: 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: 000-100-083-192-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1920.810
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Ayrshire work
  Bonnet, baby's
  
• Dimensions: 230 mm L
  
• What: Bonnet, baby's
  
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• Where: Scotland, Ayrshire
  
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