Duchess of Albany
Its design is pattern RBKGKGKGKGKGBGBGKGKGKGKGKBY — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Recorded in the 1880 Paris publication 'Clan Originaux', the sole known copy now held by Pendleton Mills.
The Duchess of Albany tartan groups 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess of Albany ★ | LO/4 DB44 K32 G6 K4 G4 K4 G24 K4 G4 K4 G6 DB16 G4 DB16 G6 K4 G4 K4 G24 K4 G4 K4 G6 K32 DB48 R/4 | 632 | 1880 |
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| Duchess of Albany | R/4 DB28 K16 G4 K2 G4 K2 G8 K2 G4 K2 G4 DB8 G4 DB8 G4 K2 G4 K2 G8 K2 G4 K2 G4 K16 DB28 Y/4 | 352 | 1880 |
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