Bowling
Its design is pattern WBYKGKWKGGKGW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Irish family pattern originating in Waterford Mill, later recorded at Pendleton Mill from the 'Clan Originaux'.
The Bowling tartan groups 3 setts — the same named design recorded as different cloths (its kilt, Carpet, Child's…, or a transcription apart). The master sett (★) is the exemplar.
| Sett | Thread count | Threads | Date |
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| Bowling ★ | W/8 DB56 LO12 K24 G8 K8 W8 K8 G32 DY24 K8 DY12 W/8 | 416 | 1880 |
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| Irish Family Tartan | W/4 DY6 K4 DY12 G16 K4 W4 K4 G4 K12 Y6 DB28 W/2 | 206 | 1880 |
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| Bowling | W/4 Y6 K4 Y12 G16 K4 W4 K4 G4 K12 LY6 DB28 W/2 | 206 | — |
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