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Evening Suit

1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Anderson tartan worsted kilt with a black woollen barathea jacket and waistcoat.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Kilt
  • Jacket
  • Waistcoat
Materials and techniques
Worsted and woollen barathea
Brief description
Tartan worsted kilt with a woollen barathea jacket and waistcoat, made by Kinloch Anderson, Scotland, 1996
Physical description
Anderson tartan worsted kilt with a black woollen barathea jacket and waistcoat.
Dimensions
  • Weight: 2.34kg
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.
This kilt is made from a tartan now associated with the Anderson clan.
Collection
Accession number
T.21:1 to 3-1997

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Record createdAugust 28, 2003
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