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20th November 13, 08:39 PM
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McIan's Costumes of the Clans of the Scottish Highlands
I have just snagged a copy of this book in the 1899 edition in remarkably good condition. It is written by James Logan with sketches by R. R. Mc Ian and is a reprint of an earlier two volume 1845 edition. The subtitle is: Illustrated By Appropriate Figures, Displaying Their Dress, Tartans, Arms, Armorial Insignia and Social Occupations. It is 373 pages long with 74 colour plates and the list of subscribers is headed by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The fly leaf inscription of the book signifies that this copy was given as a gift for Christmas 1905.
i have just glanced through it but it should make great winter reading. The illustrations are mainly of male kilted figures but there are several showing women with tartan shawls and other pieces of highland dress. The illustration for Clan Donnchaidh or Robertson looks to be 18th century.
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