Sporran

Description

Sporran of fur with animal head forming pocket flap and two claws forming tassels, part of a tartan suit originally made and worn for George IV's visit to Scotland in 1822 and taken to Australia by Donald Munro Ross when he emigrated in 1864, Scotland, early 19th century

Museum reference

H.1992.1829.9

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Sporran

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

Early 19th century

Materials

Fur, Animal skin

Physical description

Fur, animal skin

Associations

Previous owner: Ross, Donald Munro, 1864 (fl.)

Exhibitions

• 26 Treasures in the National Museum of Scotland (01 Dec 2011 - 29 Jan 2012)
  World Wide Web

• The Royal River (27 Apr 2012 - 09 Sep 2012)
  National Maritime Museum

On display

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