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  1. 21st June 21, 11:20 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by OC Richard View Post
    Wow. Is there any historicity to that outfit? Or is it from the Allen Brothers imagination?
    I think this is a classic example of the Allen Brothers using an existing portrait and letting their imagination run wild. In this case, I'm sure that the Mungo Murray portrait was the source. The arrangement of the plaid, the doublet, hose and the ostrich feather bonnet are all similar.

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    Another from Costume of the Clans, this one is based on the portrait of Lord Duffus.

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    Last edited by figheadair; 21st June 21 at 11:29 PM.

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