MacLean

Category

Library Item

Item no

13163

Title

MacLean

Description

A man is seen dressed in a belted plaid of the Maclean tartan. He carries a staff and dagger and wears a small sporran. The three eagle feathers in his hat denote a chief of the clan.

Artist / maker

McIan, Robert Ronald

Engraver

Bosley, 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:
"CLANN GHILLEAN, OR THE MACLEANS

The MacLeans consider themselves derived from a hero, said to have been contemporary with Fergus II, who flourished in 404, whose name was Gilleän or Gilleòin, which would either signify simply the young man, or the servant or follower of John. This personage was farther distinguished as an tuagh or 'of the axe,' from the dexterous manner in which he could use that formidable weapon on the battle field."

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Animals > Birds > Eagles

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Sporrans

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Staffs

Clothing and dress > Garments > Plaid

Clothing and dress > Textiles > Tartan

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