The Daltons came to Ireland with the Anglo-Normans, and their Westmeath lands were called Dalton’s country until 1543, when they became the barony of Rathconrath. A gift from our collection of Dalton family heritage gifts carries that Westmeath story, and the notes below match each piece to the person and the occasion.
The Heirloom Pick: Dalton Woven Cotton Blanket
For a wedding, a silver anniversary or the relative who keeps the family tree, start with the Dalton woven cotton blanket. The Dalton name and family crest are woven into the Irish National Tartan with colored cotton yarn, so the design has texture you can feel, and the ends finish in a traditional fringe. The 52″ × 37″ size folds neatly over a chair arm, 60″ × 50″ covers a couch, and 80″ × 60″ spreads across the foot of a bed. It is the piece most likely to be handed down.
The Everyday Throw: Printed Dalton Blanket
The printed Dalton family crest blanket measures 50″ × 60″ in lightweight 100% polyester. The crest faces up, the back stays plain white, and the edges are hemmed. It is the one to buy for a college student, a movie-night sofa or a grandparent’s recliner, where it will be used every day instead of saved for best.
For the Coffee Drinker: Dalton Family Crest Mug
A birthday, a retirement card or a Father’s Day breakfast tray all fit the Dalton family crest mug. The 11oz ceramic body is glossy white, the handle and inside are black, and the Dalton crest over the Irish National Tartan wraps the front. It can be reheated in the microwave and cleaned in the dishwasher, which suits a mug meant for every morning.
For the Front Porch: House of Dalton Garden Flag
New homeowners and keen gardeners get the most from the House of Dalton garden flag. Made from 100% poly poplin-canvas, it comes in 12 by 18 inches for a planter stand or 24.5 by 32 inches for a porch pole, and a sewn sleeve along the top fits most standard garden poles and stands. Poles are sold separately, so check whether the new homeowner already owns one before you order.
For the Christmas Tree: Framed Dalton Ornament
The Dalton Christmas ornament sets the family crest on the Irish National Tartan inside a polished silver portrait frame measuring 3.25″ by 2.31″. It is printed on one side and arrives with a satin ribbon threaded through the hanging hole. Date the gift tag for a couple’s first tree together, or hand one to each Dalton household at the holiday gathering.
Which Dalton Gift for Which Occasion?
- Wedding or milestone anniversary: the woven cotton blanket, 60″ × 50″ or 80″ × 60″
- Housewarming: the House of Dalton garden flag
- Stocking stuffer or Secret Santa: the family crest mug
- First Christmas together: the framed ornament
- Dorm room or den: the printed polyester throw
A Line for the Gift Card
“In 1226 two de Daltunes joined the Dublin merchants’ guild; by 1543 a corner of Westmeath was called Dalton’s country. Here’s to the family that followed.” For a relative with Austrian or Continental stories in the family, try: “Count Richard D’Alton came home from Austria and built Mount Dalton in 1784.” The full story sits in our history of the Dalton name.
Dalton Gift FAQ
Woven or printed: how do the Dalton blankets compare?
The woven blanket is 100% cotton, with the crest and tartan built from colored yarn and a fringed edge, in three sizes. The printed blanket is lightweight 100% polyester in one 50″ × 60″ size, printed on the front with hemmed edges.
Do the Dalton gifts use the D’Alton spelling?
No. Every piece in the range carries the Dalton spelling, which is the same Irish family name as D’Alton.
Will I need to buy a pole for the House of Dalton flag?
Yes, unless you already have one. The flag ships without a pole; its top sleeve fits most standard flagpoles and stands.
How long does shipping take?
Orders are processed in 1 to 5 business days, with free shipping to 7 countries.