Flowerer

Flowerer is a nineteenth century nickname given to a woman who made Ayrshire whitework embroidery, which was well known for its floral motifs, hence the name.

Source: SWAIN, Margaret (1955). The Flowerers: The Story of Ayrshire White Needlework, London: W. and R. Chambers.

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