MacDonnel of Glengarry

Category

Library Item

Item no

13146

Title

MacDonnel of Glengarry

Description

A man is seen wearing highland dress including a kilt in the Macdonell of Glengarry tartan, a plaid, bonnet, sporran, hose and shoes.He is carrying a rifle and sword.

Artist / maker

McIan, Robert Ronald

Engraver

Henning

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 DHONUILL, GLEANN-NA-GARRAIDH, OR THE MAC DONELLS OF GLENGARRY

The MacDonalds are the most numerous and widespread of the clans, and are divided into several tribes, all of whom have singularly distinguished themselves. A Norwegian origin for this powerful race is claimed by writers on the subject, but the traditions of the clan invariably represent it as sprung from the aborigional inhabitants - the far-famed Pictish division of the Gaël; and those whose ancestors were independent kings may well refer with pride to their noble descent."

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Shoes

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Sporrans

Clothing and dress > Garments > Kilts

Clothing and dress > Garments > Plaid

Clothing and dress > Textiles > Tartan

Military > Arms and armament > Daggers and swords

Military > Arms and armament > Rifles

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