Plaid Collection (#4)

CHILD FASHIONS 1931
American fashions: a little boy wears a short & shirt set, the girls wear frocks reminiscent of their mothers. The eldest girl wears a shirt & tie with a skirt & jacket. Date: 1931

MADRAS CHECK FROCK 1940S
A young woman, wearing a madras check dress with short puff sleeves, paints her nails. Date: 1940s

Scotch, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Highlander, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie
Highlander, early 19th century, (1946). A Scot in traditional tartan kilt and full plaid - a length of fabric matching the kilt, worn draped over the shoulder and tucked into the belt

Flora MacDonald, c1749, (1946). Creator: Allan Ramsay
Flora MacDonald, c1749, (1946). Portrait of Scottish patriot Flora MacDonald (1722-1790) who helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart ( Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Man Wearing Checked Suit
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Jean Royere for Gouffe of Paris, 1942. Screen and display tables provide imagination and playfulness in austerely modern furnishing scheme

Living-room in a London house, designed by Raymond McGrath, A. R. I. B. A. 1936
Living-room in a London house, designed by Raymond McGrath, A.R.I.B.A. 1936. Entrance door on left is faced with Venesta Australian walnut ply, walls in same material, held by copper cover strips

Mac Millan, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Cumin, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Campbell of Argyll, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Chisholm, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Girls Plaid Dress 1930S
A tailored dress for a teenage girl cut in panels to make clever use of the plaid fabric. Worn with a plain fabric Peter Pan collar & geometric belt. Date: 1930s

Danish Schoolgirls 1903
Two Danish schoolgirls wear double-breasted coats (one with plaid cuffs), woollie scarves & lace up boots. One wears a peaked cap the other a flat straw hat. Date: 1903

Tie Shop
15th October 1938: Tartan ties belonging to various Scottish clans on display in a Whitechapel shop in the East End of London. Original Publication: Picture Post - 27 - Whitechapel - pub

Pin-Up in Shorts 1950S
A smiling blonde girl poses on a striped towel wearing shorts, her boyfriends checked shirt with the sleeves rolled up & high heeled, peep-toe mules. She holds a straw hat. Date: 1950s

Viyella Nightwear 1890S
Nightgown with a shirt front, bishop sleeves & broderie anglaise, plaid night dress with flounce & striped bed jacket, dressing gown with quilted detail & stand collar

August Fashions Smart House Gown For The Moors
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for August Fashions. Smart house gown, For the moors, New hats. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

George Best football player dressed in traditional Scottish dress 1980

Elinor and Lucy Llewelyn, 1853-56. Creator: John Dillwyn Llewelyn
Elinor and Lucy Llewelyn, 1853-56

BOY IN FROCK 1850S
A small child (probably a boy) wears a tartan costume of short skirt & short sleeved bodice with shaped basque, lace tucker & narrow ribbon trim & shoes with ankle straps Date: 1850s

Evening gown and bodice by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration of an evening gown and bodice by Elsa Schiaparelli, on a fashion page by Winifred Lewis. The outfit is described as

One man band, man in blue-and-yellow suit and top hat playing clarinet while carrying banjo on his shoulders, cymbals strapped to his knees and big drum on his back, front view

SADDLE SHOES, 1943. A student at Woodrow Wilson High School wearing saddle shoes. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

COUNT WALEWSKI (1810-1868). Alexandre-Florian-Joseph Colonna Walewski. Known as Count Walewski. French diplomat and politician; reputed son (illegitimate) of Napoleon I. Photographed c1860

A young boy sitting on a stool
A watercolour painting of a young boy seated on a four-legged stool by Raymond Sheppard

Fur Coat & Hat 1930S
A diagonal plaid / check dress worn with a 3/4 length coat in grey fur & a tall, brimless hat with a flared crown trimmed in the same fur

Pin-Up & Autumn Leaves
Cheesy blonde, grinning insanely, sweeps autumn leaves with a besom broom, wearing nothing more than a short checked shirt, belt & white knickers

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A Little Irish Colleen With an Oul Plaid Shawl - a view of an Irish colleen and male tinker on a road. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Backless sun dress from Harvey Nichols, 1934
Two views of a backless sun dress in uncrushable cotton showing a broken plaid and check design in a variety of pastel colours, worn with a snappy little coat. Date: 1934

Polonaise Dresses 1882
Polonaise dresses: cross-over bodice, horizontal drapery & loosely pleated skirt with tucks & bow; bodice with velvet collar & cuffs & plaid under-skirt. Date: 1882

Girl on Rock 1950S
Fifties brunette, standing atop a barnacle encrusted rock in the sea, recreates the Birth of Venus wearing a plaid swimsuit & hiding her modesty with a towel. Date: 1950s

Mother / 2 Children 1914
Pill box hat, cape with tiny buttons & high stand collar, kilted tunic, sash or girdle, white muff. Boy: smock & shorts. Girl: plaid skirt, blouse with Peter Pan collar. Date: 1914

Art Student Fashion 1918
Art School Fashion: a student carrying canvases wears a spotty smock like blouse, large artistic beret, a short voluminous plaid skirt, bangles & court shoes. Date: 1918

Three Frenchwomen in fashionable outfits, WW1
Three Frenchwomen in fashionable outfits. High Empire waists, short full skirts and high hairstyles. Gingham dress: plain sailor collar

Visiting Dress 1899
Fawn coloured dress, bodice composed of alternate panels of lace & plaid fabric, tight sleeves gathered into a puff at the shoulders, diagonal insert of lace on the skirt. Date: 1899

Coat & Tartan Dress 1899
Full length coat, the front sloping away revealing a tartan skirt. Tight sleeves, slight puff at the shoulder. Lace jabot, high upright collar, self-coloured trim. Date: 1899

Fashions / Lefranco 1892
Tartan blouse, gigot sleeves, sleeveless bolero with passementerie. High necked lace blouse, coat bodice with long basques simulating an over-skirt, gored skirt. Date: 1892

Tartan Frock 1826
Black velvet beret with red tassel; tartan silk dress with double vandyked hem worn with a pale grey cashmere manteau or cloak with a cape collar. Date: 1826

Beret with Peacock Plume
Flora A Scottish girl with a peacock feather in her beret. Date: circa 1840

Advert for Viyella dress by Digby Morton, 1941
Advertisement for Viyella frocks designed by Digby Morton during the Second World War. The advert urges women to find time to be gay and that Viyella wears tirelessly and washes like a kittens ear

Wetherall advertisement 1959
Advertisement for Wetherall coats in a variety of houndstooth and plaid patterns - just the thing to ensure elegance on a rainy day at the races. Date: 1959

Studio portrait, woman with Pekingese dog, photo by Edwarde, Southampton. Date: circa 1920s

Scottish inspired fashion, 1915
A new spring fashionable fancy in tartan, the result, The Tatler decides, probably of the popularity of the Scottish soldiers in Paris. Date: 1915

A Scotch Military Suit - fashion for women, 1915
A Scottish military style suit of navy blue suiting and blue and white plaid, suggested in The Tatler in February 1915. Date: 1915

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"Plaid: A Tapestry of Tradition and Style" Dancers at the Highland Games twirl and leap, their vibrant plaid kilts adding a burst of color to the festivities. The tartan cloth, meticulously woven with intricate patterns, tells stories of clans and heritage passed down through generations. Amidst the melodic tunes of bagpipes, a skilled player captivates listeners with his soul-stirring melodies. At the Lourdes shrine in France, even the holy water tap is adorned with a touch of plaid, blending cultures in unexpected ways. In Edinburgh's bustling streets, Scottish kilts and purses proudly display their plaid designs for sale – symbols of national pride. A young man embraces casual style as he dons an open plaid shirt while enjoying a peaceful moment in his backyard oasis. Scotland and France stand united as old allies; a vivid lithograph showcases their shared history intertwined like threads on a tartan fabric. Transporting us back to 1853 Chobham Camp, we witness a piper from the 79th Highlanders mesmerizing soldiers with his stirring melodies amidst rugged terrain. Even an advertising sign for Exide Batteries takes inspiration from tradition by featuring bold plaids that catch eyes on busy city streets. Robert the Bruce's indomitable spirit lives on through tales told around crackling firesides - his iconic plaid cloak symbolizing resilience and determination. Striped bathing costumes take cues from timeless plaids as beachgoers embrace both fashion-forward trends and classic elegance under sunny skies. Bon Ton Skiwear combines functionality with flair by incorporating playful plaids into winter apparel that keeps adventurers warm on snowy slopes. In every corner of our world - whether it be at cultural celebrations or everyday life.