probably made in Staffordshire
The glazed earthenware figure group of Robert Burns and Mary Campbell (Highland Mary) dates from the mid 19th century. It was probably made in Staffordshire. Its base is inscribed 'BURNS HD (Highland) MARY'.
According to tradition, Burns asked Mary Campbell (Highland Mary) to marry him while he was still betrothed to Jean Armour. Mary was a Highland maid-servant who lived close to Burns' home at the time.
Mary returned to Argyll to prepare for the marriage, but unfortunately died. Burns married Jean Armour in 1788.
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