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Tartan Hugh Cheape

Tartan By Hugh Cheape

Tartan by Hugh Cheape


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Summary

From moors to moon landings, from battlefields to high fashion, tartan has made an impact. This book presents the story of tartan.

Tartan Summary

Tartan: The Highland Habit by Hugh Cheape

This is a revised edition of the best-selling story of tartan. From moors to moon landings, from battlefields to high fashion, tartan has made an extraordinary impact. This fresh interpretation of the world's most memorable fabric tells a story that is fascinating, colourful and distinctively Scottish. A full-colour section on individual clans enables the reader to find their own tartan and family history.

About Hugh Cheape

Hugh Cheape, formerly Head of the Scottish Material Culture Research Centre, National Museums Scotland, is now a Lecturer and Course Leader in the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Enduring Symbol Early History The Highland hbit The Jacobite Wars After Culloden Revival The Highland Regiments Research and Re-creation Creating History Royal Endorsement Postscript: applying Science The Tartans References

Additional information

GOR002322775
9781905267026
1905267029
Tartan: The Highland Habit by Hugh Cheape
Used - Very Good
Paperback
NMSE - Publishing Ltd
20060515
112
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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