Skean Dhu
1996 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Black skean dhu with a silver-plated trim.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver-plated |
| Brief description | Skean dhu with a silver-plated trim, made by Kinloch Anderson, Scotland, 1996 |
| Physical description | Black skean dhu with a silver-plated trim. |
| Gallery label | Modern Highland dress has evolved from the belted plaids worn by the Scottish Highlanders until the 18th century. This kilt is made from a tartan now associated with the Anderson clan. Such dashing attire is increasingly popular as formal wear for weddings, balls, and other special occasions.(1997) |
| Credit line | Given by the makers |
| Object history | Part of a Highland dress ensemble T.21:1 to 17-1997. The Skean dhu forms the decorative trim for the sealskin sporran in this ensemble. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.21:13-1997 |
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| Record created | May 5, 2011 |
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