2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin.

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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of mark.

2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail to show pattern.

Napkin, linen damask

Date1712

Artist/Maker John Ochiltrie

OriginScotland, Edinburgh

MediumLinen damask

DimensionsOW 33 3/4 (selvage width) X OL 41"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1955-174,1

DescriptionWhite linen damask napkin, one of a set of six. Each napkin is inscribed JOHN OCHILTRIE WEAVER IN EDINBURGH 1712. The pattern shows a quartered escutcheon with an escutcheon of pretense, the crest of a marquis, and a scroll with motto: IN VIA VIRTUTI VIA NULLA. Design surrounds mantling and badges; superscription: INSIGNIA GEORGII IX DE SETON COMITIS DE WINTOUN DOMINI DE DETON &c 1712. Border of alternating fleurs-de-lis and crescents within a checkered edging.Mark(s)Inscriptions "JOHN OCHILTRIE WEAVER IN EDINBURGH 1712", "IN VIA VIRTUTI VIA NULLA", & "INSIGNIA GEORG II IX DE SETON COMITIS DE WINTOUN DOMINI DE SETON &c 1712"ProvenanceThe napkins are from the collection of the Marquess of Breadalbane.