Meg Merrilees Fancy
Its design is pattern RKRWBW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Fancy tartan named after the gypsy character in Scott's novel Guy Mannering, first advertised on winter shawls in 1831.
The Meg Merrilees Fancy tartan is recorded as a single sett.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Merrilees Fancy | W/46 DB12 W12 R10 K70 R/20 | 274 | 1831 | |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- Meg, Merrilees
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