Scottish Tartan Print – Mid-20th Century Plaid Plate With Rich Historic Coloring - Forbes

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A beautiful vintage Scottish tartan print from a mid-20th century publication devoted to the traditional plaids and clan patterns of … Read more A beautiful vintage Scottish tartan print from a mid-20th century publication devoted to the traditional plaids and clan patterns of Scotland. This striking plate features deep, rich color and a finely balanced tartan design, making it an elegant choice for collectors, decorators, framing projects, or anyone with an appreciation for Scottish heritage and textile history.

Scottish tartans are among the most recognizable woven patterns in the world. Traditionally composed of intersecting horizontal and vertical bands of color, each tartan has its own distinctive "sett," or repeating pattern. Many tartans are associated with Scottish clans, families, districts, regiments, or institutions, though tartan history is also tied to ancestry, place, and tradition.

This print measures approximately 5.25 x 8.5 inches and displays beautifully saturated tones typical of quality mid-century color printing. The reverse contains unrelated text from the original publication, which does not pertain to the tartan shown on the front. The margins are irregular as published, adding to the authentic vintage character of the piece.

Condition is very good overall, with slight age toning consistent with age. A handsome and collectible original vintage tartan plate, ideal for custom framing either individually or as part of a grouped tartan wall display. See less