NEW ACQUISITIONS
Métis Canadian Sash
Handmade by Metchtild Morin (wife of Gilbert Morin, Lebret, Saskatchewan, Canada - great-great grandson of Cuthbert Grant Jr.). Worn for traditional dress & celebrations, around the waist (mostly by men). Made approx. 2010. Donated by Debbie Poncsak, Canada. |
Rare Cairngorm stones donated by Kate Purdy - they were picked up by her grandfather while walking in the mountains. He was Lewis Alexander Stuart – a gamekeeper for the Seafield estate – born in Cullen at Cullen House Grand Entry in 1864.
Painting of Castle Grant by Jim McDowall, gifted to the museum by Jim & Jane McDowall - currently on display.
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