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British settler militia assault a Maori fort in New Zealand (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by PugJesus@lemmy.world to c/historyillustrations@lemmy.world

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[–] Kiwi_fella@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

This is quite fascinating. I've obviously not been educated very well growing up because this is the first time I've seen reference to what I assume are Scots supporting the Maori. To the internets!

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Believe that's just Maori grass skirts. As for the more European clothing, at this period I believe Britain was already flooding New Zealand with cheap consumer goods (like mass-produced textiles).

[–] Kiwi_fella@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I guess I should have looked closer 😐 (edit - typo)

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

The artist really makes it look like plaid, especially at a glance, it's an understandable mistake!