District tartans have a longer pedigree than clan tartans but, although probably better supported from documented sources than clan tartans, they have received less attention over the past two centuries. This work outlines the history of district tartans, with details of 56 from Scotland - linked by name with an area, region, city or town - and over 50 from other countries, illustrated in colour with notes on origin and design. The book answers many questions about tartan etiquette, describes the function of the Lyon Court and the role of the Scottish Tartans Society.
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110 colour illustrations, maps, index
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Höhe: 198 mm
Breite: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-85683-085-3 (9780856830853)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Part 1: The origin of district tartans; district tartans of today; "Royal" district tartans; availability of district tartans; thread counts; colour abbreviations. Part 2: District tartans of Scotalnd. Part 3: District tartans of the British Isles outwith Scotland. Part 4: Other district tartans. Appendices: which tartan should I wear?; the law of Scotland concerning tartans; the court of the lord Lyon with regard to tartans; the Scottish tartans society;' the register of all publicly known tartans; glossary.
