The House in Which the Poet Burns Died 21st July 1796

A sepia pen and ink drawing by William L Leitch.  At this time Leitch was under contract to Andrew Smith, Boxmaker, of Mauchline, Ayrshire (1820 - 1830) and was employed in painting miniature scenes on the lids of snuffboxes and other "Mauchlineware".  He became tutor in watercolour drawing to Queen Victoria and the Royal Family.
Object no :
DMFA082a-c
Collection :
Mauchline Ware
Creator :
William Leighton Leitch (1804 = 1883)
Place of Production :
Mauchline, Ayrshire
Dimensions :
227mm x 316mm
Materials :
paper, card
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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