| D. W. Stewart wrote, "It is believed that the family
(MacCallum), having lost trace of the old sett 50 or 60
years ago (i.e. 1832 - 1843), had the modern design
prepared from the recollection of old people in
Argyllshire; but the recovery of the original design shows
that considerable deviation had been made." 'Old and
Rare Scottish Tartans' recorded just 45 tartans, specially
woven in silk, of particular interest or antiquity. Copies of
the book are now valuable collectors items.
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