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The Art of Ayrshire Needlework

5b. Ayrshire Needlework Stamp Process

Period:
19th Century
Description:
The designs for the embroiderers to follow were stamped onto the cotton in blue ink using pattern stamps. Pictured here is a melon seed pattern stamp alongside cotton stamped with the design and another piece of cotton on which the melon seed design has been completed with thread.
Digital Number:
EATX046n
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council