David Marshall - manufacturer of horn goods.

Kilmaurs, although quite a small place, was renowned both locally and further afield for many niche industries, one of which was the manufacture of horn items. This image shows David Marshall (on the left of the picture) one of the horn craftsmen from Kilmaurs.

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EAPH670n

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Place of Production :

Kilmaurs, East Ayrshire

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photograph

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Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

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