Ellis Island
Its design is pattern GGGGGGWBGBGKR — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Designed by Matt Newsome for Americans descended from Ellis Island immigrants, commemorating National Tartan Day's 10th anniversary.
The Ellis Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Island ★ | R/136 K2 G12 DB8 G2 DB24 W2 G12 Y2 G48 Y2 G4 Y/6 | 378 | 2011 |
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| (District) | R/136 K2 G12 LB8 G2 LB24 W2 G12 DY2 G48 DY2 G4 DY/6 | 378 | 2010 |
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| 2 Variants: (District) · American District Tartan | |||

