Gordon tartan plaid : Lieutenant J Black-Stevenson, South Australian Scottish Company Accession Number: REL26553.003

Description

Fringed Gordon tartan half-plaid with self-fabric strap, and attached shoulder fly. Missing brooch.

Contextual Description

Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educated in Scotland. Worked in India for the Assam Tea Company c1876-1890. Also served with Mounted Rifles, Indian Army. Married Caroline Blakspeare in 1883. Migrated to South Australia in 1890 for sake of wife's health. Served c1900-1902 with the South Australian Scottish Company and the Adelaide Rifles. Died 1934. Survived by three daughters. Only son of the marriage killed in the First World War.

Details

Accession Number
REL26553.003
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Uniform
Physical Description
Material: Wool
Measurement
Overall: 1740 x 1600 x 80 mm
Date Made
c 1900
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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