plaid

Title

plaid

Identifier

Description

Plaid worn by Prince Charles Edward Stewart three days before the battle of Culloden. The Prince, when visiting a family, usually presented the plaid he wore to the lady of the house who gave him, in return, one made by herself. Displayed with gold pin (see ABDUA 63392). Presented to Alexander Thomson by Miss D Fraser of Seton Street, Aberdeen, 1853.

Format

cloth

Creator

Thomson, Alexander Mr

Abstract

Gold pin used by Prince Charles Edward Stewart to fasten his philabeg, which he presented to the Lady Macintosh of Moy Hall, who gave it to Miss Gordon of Balbithan from whom it descended to her Grand Niece, Mrs Urquhart of Meldrum The plaid was worn by the Prince three days before the battle of Culloden. The Prince, when visiting a family, usually presented the plaid he wore to the lady of the house who gave him, in return, one made by herself. Presented by Miss Fraser of Seton Street, Aberdeen, 1853.

UUID

202a79e6-ac60-40ae-9018-776f130bf249

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