WALLACE OAK BOX of Torwood Gifted to President George Washington 1792 Newspaper
Sent by the Earl of Buchan, the box was crafted from the legendary "Wallace Oak" of Torwood, which purportedly provided sanctuary to Sir William Wallace following the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. By gifting this relic, Buchan intended to crown Washington as the "Wallace of the West," framing him as the spiritual heir to the Scottish patriot's legacy of resistance against tyranny.
Specifications
| Item Number | 700811 |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
Sent by the Earl of Buchan, the box was crafted from the legendary “Wallace Oak” of Torwood, which purportedly provided sanctuary to Sir William Wallace following the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. By gifting this relic, Buchan intended to crown Washington as the “Wallace of the West,” framing him as the spiritual heir to the Scottish patriot’s legacy of resistance against tyranny.
