Description
Book SynopsisIdeas about the Scottish Highlands which took hold around the turn of the 19th century remain to the present day – for many people across the world Highland dress, bagpipes and Highland landscapes are the images of Scotland that first spring to mind. National Museums Scotland holds a significant collection of Highland dress and tartan clothing. The aims of Dr Rosie Waine's two-year research project include a survey of the collection and an exploration of how such outfits became an integral part of Scottish identity on a global stage.
Table of ContentsForeword by Professor Christopher Breward, Director, National Museums Scotland
Foreword by David Grant, William Grant Foundation
Introduction by Dr Rosie Waine, National Museums Scotland
CHAPTERS
1. Highland dress culture and the national collections
2. The rise and influence of the Highland societyies
3. Designing and trading tartan in Georgian Britain
4. Highland style in Georgian Society
Afterword
List of sources
Index
Acknowledgements
