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  1. 13th November 11, 11:33 AM #1
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    'Rode hard and put up wet'

    Any idea what tartan this poor sorry kilt is?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/110772319840

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  2. 13th November 11, 12:09 PM #2
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    Re: 'Rode hard and put up wet'

    Could be MacDuff.
  3. 13th November 11, 12:18 PM #3
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    Re: 'Rode hard and put up wet'

    It certainly looks McDreadful.
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  4. 13th November 11, 03:18 PM #4
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    Re: 'Rode hard and put up wet'

    Quote Originally Posted by McClef View Post
    It certainly looks McDreadful.
    Very well put!
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  5. 14th November 11, 04:57 AM #5
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    Re: 'Rode hard and put up wet'

    I agree that this is the MacDuff tartan. Looks like it could actually be a nice old kilt, if someone took a little care to press all the pleats correctly. From the construction details I can see I'd guess the kilt to be at least 50 years old, if not older.
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