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Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie
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Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie
Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). The penny wedding, common in Scotland, was a marriage ceremony where each guest paid a penny towards the expenses (for the food and the musicians), and anything left over went towards the couples new home. The fiddle-player Niel Gow (1727-1807) is recognisable here. Sketch in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. From " Life Among the Scots", by Janet Adam Smith. [Collins, London, 1946]
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This vibrant print captures a moment from the traditional Scottish penny wedding, depicted in David Wilkie's "Study for Penny Wedding, 1817" (1946). The penny wedding was a cherished celebration where guests contributed a penny towards the expenses of food and musicians. Any surplus funds were then used to support the newlyweds' future home. In this lively scene, we can spot the renowned fiddle-player Niel Gow amidst the joyous festivities. The sketch, housed at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, is part of Janet Adam Smith's book "Life Among the Scots" published by Collins in London in 1946. It offers us a glimpse into an era when music and dance formed an integral part of country weddings. The image showcases British celebrations with dancers swaying to melodious tunes played by talented musicians. Wilkie's artwork transports us back to 19th-century Scotland, highlighting not only cultural traditions but also economic sensibilities as guests embraced frugality while reveling in merriment. This watercolor sketch beautifully portrays both historical significance and social history within its colorful strokes. As we admire this print from Heritage Images, it serves as a reminder of how communities came together to celebrate love and create lasting memories during times when resources were scarce.
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