| Place | Oceania: Australia, South Australia, Adelaide |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL26553.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Wool |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1900 |
| Conflict |
Period 1900-1909 |
Gordon tartan plaid : Lieutenant J Black-Stevenson, South Australian Scottish Company
Description
Fringed Gordon tartan half-plaid with self-fabric strap, and attached shoulder fly. Missing brooch.
History / Summary
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.
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