Bonnet of Thomas Guthrie of Scroggerfield (1746-1820)

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Bonnets do not usually survive the ravages of history for more than a generation or two, but here is one that has outlived its original owner by nearly two centuries. 

It belonged to Thomas Guthrie of Scroggerfield (1746-1820) and is preserved in the collection of the National Museums of Scotland.