Book: Papers relating to Kilmarnock Bonnetmakers

Object no :
RI_DI_0076880
Collection :
Bonnet making
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
Paper
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
NA
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Leisure
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