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Reproduction
Object numberKITAK.2024.6
DescriptionThese cushion covers were originally made as samples of calico printing from Milton of Campsie. The material was known as ‘calico’ because it was exported from Calicut in India, was imported into Scotland and printed, then exported to East Africa. There were three calico printers in Milton of Campsie: Glorat, Kincaid Printfield, and Lillyburn.
These samples were given by an ex-worker of the printworks to the donor following a conversation at a house viewing! They were then made into cushion covers and used in their home.
Object nameCushion cover