William Watson (1772–1843)

Image credit: Scottish Borders Council

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William Watson was a woollen manufacturer who married Margaret Brown (1774–1850). Her portrait was painted by Robert Allan in the same year.

Borders Textile Towerhouse

Hawick

Title

William Watson (1772–1843)

Date

1831

Medium

oil

Measurements

H 88.7 x W 69 cm

Accession number

HAKMG:050024

Acquisition method

donated to Hawick Museum by the Lindsay-Watson family, 2005

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

1. signed R. Allan 1831 2. William Watson 1772- 1843 Woollen Manufacturer Donated to Hawick Museum by Lindsay-Watson Family 2006

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Borders Textile Towerhouse

1 Tower Knowe, Hawick, Scottish Borders TD9 9EN Scotland

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