Robertson

Category

Library Item

Item no

13156

Title

Robertson

Description

A man dressed in the tartan of the Robertson clan is seen standing in front of a balustrade. His costume is in the style of gentleman at the court of Louis XIV of France. He wears a plaid, jacket decorated with ribbons, hose and shoes..His left hand is resting on a staff and he carries a sword.

Artist / maker

McIan, Robert Ronald

Engraver

Kinnebrook, W.

Date

1845

Size

34.7 x 24.5 cm

Type

Lithograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The accompanying text in 'The Clans of the Scottish Highlands' by James Logan begins as follows:
"CLAN DONNCHAIDH - THE ROBERTSONS

The common tradition has derived this clan from the MacDonalds, but recent investigations have led to proofs of a different origin. They are shown by these authorities to be descended from the ancient Earls of Athol, carrying on the male line of inheritance after the death of Henry, last of these nobles. Donnchadh, or Duncan, who flourished about 1360, appears to have given the patronymic to the clan; while, from Raibeart ri'ach who died in the reign of James II, the more common designation, Robertson, was acquired. From their principal residence the chiefs were distinguished as the Struan Robertsons, a style only used besides in the case of Clunie MacPherson. The Gaëlic Struthan - streamy, is prettily descriptive of the landscape surrounding the mansion."

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Architecture > Architectural features > Balustrades

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hosiery

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Ribbons

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Shoes

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Staffs

Clothing and dress > Textiles > Tartan

Military > Arms and armament > Daggers and swords

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