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

This letter, dating from between the late 18th and mid 19th century, is addressed to William Wilson & Sons of Bannockburn near Stirling. It details the pattern for a tartan 'sett'.

Setts were combinations of colour and pattern, adopted by different families and clans for their tartan garments.

Wilsons' tartan weaving firm, reputedly founded in 1724, monopolized the supply of tartan cloth to the army up until the mid-19th century. They also met the ever increasing public demand for tartan.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-887-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.TTC 3.1 - 39
Date:	Between the late 18th and mid 19th century
Material:	Tartan
Dimensions:	416 mm H x 295 mm W
What:	Letter
Subject:	Costume - tartan - Wilson of Bannockburn (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Wilson of Bannockburn, Bannockburn (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Stirlingshire, Bannockburn
Event:
Description:	39 letters with accompanying pieces of clan tartans or drawings of setts, sent to Messrs Wilson of Bannockburn as orders
References:	Calder, Jenni (ed). The Wealth of a Nation. Edinburgh & Glasgow: NMS & Drew, 1989, pp 173-4.
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