Gordon of Esslemont
A tartan of the Gordon of Esslemont family.
Its design is pattern GGGGKBK — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Gordon variant with three stripes, chosen by Esslemont when the Duke selected the single-stripe sett for his troops.
The Gordon of Esslemont tartan is recorded as a single sett.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon of Esslemont | Y/12 G6 Y6 G44 K46 DP46 K/8 | 316 | ~1830 | |
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