Late 17th century portrait showing Highland Dress

[MacRobert's Reply]

One wonders to what extent his clothing reflects the exaggeration so often seen in actors costumes.

[OC Richard]

Is the 'background' of the tartan a moss green? Or grey?

On first glance it seems to have that nice combination of a pale moss green and dark blue.

I'm fascinated by the colours in this shawl, said to have been brought from Scotland to Virginia c1820, which has become the basis for the recent West Virginia tartan.