Tartan by Hugh Cheape

Tartan by Hugh Cheape

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Summary

Explores the history of tartan from the medieval love of display to the Victorian invention of exclusive clan identity. This new edition features an additional full section on individual clan tartans with historical information.

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Tartan by Hugh Cheape

Distinctively Scottish, this is the definitive history of tartan from the medieval love of display to the Victorian invention of exclusive clan identity. A fresh and vivid interpretation, this book also includes a section on individual clan tartans -- invaluable for those interested in their Scottish ancestry. Hugh Cheape is curator of Modern Scottish History at NMS and has a particular interest in Gaelic culture.
Hugh Cheape
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ISBN 13 9780948636707
ISBN 10 094863670X
Title Tartan
Author Hugh Cheape
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher NMSE - Publishing Ltd
Year published 1995-03-31
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.