Souvenir box from Portpatrick

The 1791-99 Statistical Account for Portpatrick praises the village and it's position and "above all the sea-bathing".  Portpatrick, despite losing its ferry port and railway station has remained a popular resort.   This souvenir box was purchased in Portpatrick around 1910.  The photograph shows Portpatrick from the south with a view of the harbour.  
Object no :
SRAC047a, SRAC047b
Collection :
Souvenirs
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
130mm x 90mm x 30mm
Materials :
fabric, card, glass
Location :
NA
Accession number :
WIWMS 1987.152
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F178392 F8862

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