Porteous
A tartan of the Porteous family.
Its design is pattern KGBGWW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Designed in 1978 for the Porteous Family Association, submitted by association president Captain Barry Porteous.
The Porteous tartan groups 3 setts — the same named design recorded as different cloths (its kilt, Carpet, Child's…, or a transcription apart). The master sett (★) is the exemplar.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porteous ★ | K/6 Y6 DB40 G50 LB36 W/6 | 276 | 1978 | |
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| (Clan) | 0.16 | K/6 LY6 DB40 DG50 LB36 W/6 | 276 | 1977 |
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| Porteous | 0.19 | K/2 Y2 DB16 G20 LB14 W/2 | 108 | 1978 |
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