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Kilt Pin

1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Kinloch Anderson Ltd. (maker)
Place of origin
Scotland (made)

Silver kilt pin in the form of a sword.

Object details

Categories
Men's Clothes
Fashion
Formal Wear
Accessories
Jewellery
Scotland
Object type
Kilt pin
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Silver kilt pin, made by Kinloch Anderson, Scotland, 1996
Physical description
Silver kilt pin in the form of a sword.
Gallery label
(1997)
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.
Credit line
Given by the makers
Object history
Part of a Highland dress ensemble T.21:1 to 17-1997.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.21:10-1997

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Record createdMay 5, 2011
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1194867/kilt-pin-kinloch-anderson-ltd/
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