Back of a Wemyss ware letter stand

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This is the back of a Wemyss ware letter stand made at Robert Heron & Sons' pottery at Kirkcaldy in Fife. The stand dates from between 1883 and 1930.

The stand is hand-painted with sweet peas.

In the 19th century, potteries grew in number to meet the increased demand. The largest firms were near the Forth and Clyde rivers and Kirkcaldy became a major centre for potteries. Robert Heron & Co. were famous for their prestigious Wemyss ware.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-127-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1994.232
• Date: 1883 - 1930
  Between 1883 and 1930
  
• Material: Earthenware; paint, glaze. Inscription: WEMYSS.Label: 354. Sticker: EL695/7
  Stationery rack / letter rack
  
• Dimensions: 182 mm H x 225 mm L x 75 mm W
  
• What: Stationery rack / letter rack
  
• Subject: Post-medieval pottery and ceramics
  
• Who: Professor Peter H. Davis (Collector and owner)
  Robert Heron and Son, Fife Pottery, Kirkcaldy (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Fife, Kirkcaldy
  
• Event:
• Description: Wemyss ware stationery or letter rack of thrown earthenware, underglazed painted and glazed, with three sections for letters, by Robert Heron and Son, Fife Pottery, Kirkcaldy, 1883 - 1930
  
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