How is Tattersall made?

Tattersall is woven as a plain weave.

Plate No. 004pattern

First documented: 1766
Origin: London, England, United Kingdom
Fiber: wool, cotton
Weave: plain weave
Family: checks

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Tattersall

Tattersall is a check of two alternating colored lines, often one warm and one dark, set on a light ground. It takes its name from Tattersall's horse market in London, where similarly checked blankets were sold from the late eighteenth century. It is now a staple of country shirting and waistcoats.

Named for

Named for Tattersall's, the London horse market founded in 1766, where the check appeared on horse blankets.

In the record

1766Tattersall's horse market opened in London, lending its name to the blanket check.

Common questions

What is Tattersall made of?: Tattersall is a check of two alternating colored lines, often one warm and one dark, set on a light ground. It is traditionally made of wool or cotton.
How is Tattersall made?: Tattersall is woven as a plain weave.
What is Tattersall named after?: Named for Tattersall's, the London horse market founded in 1766, where the check appeared on horse blankets.