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Farquharson Tartan Jacket
Farquharson Tartan Jacket
Farquharson Tartan Jacket

Farquharson Tartan Jacket

Retailer (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Wearer (Seattle, Portland, USA, 1903 - 1991)
Date1950
Object NameJacket
Mediumwool
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
Dimensions600 × 792mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1996.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS029874
About MeGreen Farquharson tartan wool jacket styled in a similar manner to a traditional kilt jacket with peaked turned back cuffs and scallop-edged pockets decorated with horn buttons. Horn was often used for buttons on Highland dresses as a readily accessible and practical material before plastics.
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Wouldn't this be nice to wear to the Highland Games or on a cold day in the city!

Exhibitions
Farquharson Tartan Hooded Cloak
Christie & Gregor
1951