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22nd August 17, 10:45 PM
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An early Victorian outfit
This fascinating early photograph shows John Francis Campbell of Islay taken by David Octavius Hill & Robertson Adamson c.1843-47. An extraordinary man, Campbell apparently spoke nine languages.
What's particularly interesting about this early Victorian Highland Dress is the apparent lack of tartan: the kilt is made from a plaid that looks to be plain cloth with a selvedge design, black and white diced waistcoat (large Shepheard Check) and knitted diced hose. The sporran looks like a full otter or possibly pine martin pelt.
Last edited by figheadair; 23rd August 17 at 12:59 AM.
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