Inverness Earl of
A tartan of Clan Inverness.
Its design is pattern RBGBGBGR — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Used by James Logan in 'The Scottish Gael' (1831) to demonstrate his thread-recording method; first published tartan illustration.
The Inverness Earl of tartan is recorded as a single sett.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness Earl of | R/84 DB8 Y2 DB12 G2 DB2 G2 R/24 | 164 | 1831 | |
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This tartan is also recorded under:
- Inverness Earl of...
- Inverness, Earl of
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