Published: 1974
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"Together, these two books present the most scholarly study of and most reliable work of reference for the identification of the traditional tartans, as well as establish a canon for their correct weaving. D.C. Stewart's magisterial work was first published in 1950, and it built upon the work of his father, D.W. Stewart, author of Old and rare Scottish tartans. The first part of the book is an outline of the history of the use of tartans, and discusses tartan designs in general, with particular reference to their significance as distinguishing one clan from another. This is followed by a clan-by-clan description of the individual designs. There are full-color illustrations throughout, as well as the color strips which Stewart used to illustrate the individual tartans. In his Commentary, Scarlett ... brings Stewart's book up to date and provides corrections and addenda without interfering with the tone of the original volume"--Container.
