Bonnie Prince Charlie’s jacket part of exhibition
Highland costumes including a jacket that belonged to Bonnie Prince Charlie and a dress decorated with beetle wings are to go on display in an online exhibition.
A fisherman's Gansey, a kind of waterproof jumper, and a knitted swimming costume are part of the collection exploring the history of people in northern Scotland, Highland Threads.
The exhibition launched yesterday and treasures include a dress decorated with wings of a jewel beetle, brought back from India, and a Victorian wedding dress displayed in museums from across the Highlands.
An embroidered waistcoat and jacket belonging to the Young Pretender, Jacobite rebel Bonnie Prince Charlie, dating from around 1770 is also part of the collection.
In 1770 the Young Pretender was in exile following the defeat of his army by government forces at Culloden in 1746.
Jazzy Gairloch socks designed to keep people in work during the potato famine in the 1840s are included in the exhibition, as well as military regalia.
Alongside the items on display will be stories of the people who made the cloth, wore the clothes, and where they were produced, and a 360 degree video presentation of each costume will showcase close-up shots of the stitching, pattern, and texture.
Helen Avenell, Partnerships and Projects Manager at Museums and Heritage Highlands said: "Each costume tells a fascinating story and is a conduit to exploring our Highland heritage.
"Some garments have a strong military connection, some like the Gairloch hose and fisherman's Gansey are steeped in a rich history of the place they were made.
"Like the child's knitted swimsuit, some provide a glimpse into a past that will resonate with many."highland Threads can be enjoyed from anywhere in the world.
"It is a new way for people to explore our collections, whether museums are open or closed."
The project is produced by charity Museums and Heritage Highland, and when coronavirus restrictions allow can be seen in person.