Fragment of tartan associated with Prince Charles Edward Stewart

This fragment of tartan is from a kilt worn by Prince Charles Edward Stewart in 1746.

The text above the fragment reads 'Piece of Prince Charlie's kilt left by him in the House of Campbell, Island Glass, 30th April 1746'. The envelope underneath is addressed 'Isabel' and has 'Bits of Prince Charlie's kilt' written in the top left corner.

Escaping from Culloden, Charles was sheltered in Arisaig by Angus MacDonald of Borrodale. Angus's wife, Catriona, provided the prince with a tartan outfit '...the better to disguise him and make him pass for one of the country'.

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Online ID:	000-100-048-450-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1993.86
Date:	1746 c. 1746
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What:	Kilt / fragment
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Who:	Prince Charles Edward Stuart or Charles Edward Stewart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) (owner)
Where:	Scotland
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Description:	Fragment of tartan from a kilt worn by Prince Charles Edward Stewart in 1746
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