Regency era Highland attire

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 20th June 10, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

You might also want to take note of the cloth covered buttons...

Ah yes an important point encountered several times in my research.

I got some nice silver buttons but I'll save those for another jacket project and use cloth buttons instead.

**Riverkilt** · 20th June 10, 08:59 AM

Not really fair to comment on the "Gunslinger" when he cannot respond. Seems like a "low blow" to me.

The original post was thoroughly discussed on a previous thread and the jacket and complete look are historic for the individual being portrayed.

I happen to know that the garments in the photo were sewn up by a tailor who is an accredited historian and that the tailor consulted a NWC/HBC Historian, a retired University of Aberdeen professor. The waistcoat is from a well know supplier of historic attire.

And, of course, the gentleman in the photo believes the belt is worn exactly as it was by the portrayed individual during that time.

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 20th June 10, 09:44 AM

I did not mean for this to be a low blow I was unaware that the fellow featured in the first post was not on this forum.

He has contacted me (very politely) to ask that I open the discussion on Glen's forum so that he can join in with the comments.

I will post a link to the other thread and hope to see the discussion continue in both places.

http://thescotsforum.com/theforum/index.php?topic=367.0

I only reposted the first post.

**Riverkilt** · 20th June 10, 09:51 AM

Aye, weren't your responses that struck me as a "low blow."

Glad the discussion is being held in a venue where the gentleman who was mocked has a chance to respond. And, he is a gentleman.

**Brian K** · 20th June 10, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Aye, weren't your responses that struck me as a "low blow."

Glad the discussion is being held in a venue where the gentleman who was mocked has a chance to respond. And, he is a gentleman.

I thought the gentleman in question was a member here. I am sure I've seen him here before Glen's forum was started.

In any event, another option would be somnething along the lines of MacKenzie Frain's 1822 commemorative coatee. It is slightly past Regency, and I'm sure you want to make your own, but a talented tailor, such as yourself should be able to make it for a lot less than they'd charge for it. http://www.mackenziefrain.com/index....gory_id=187397

I like the look of it myself, but even if i could afford it and had somewhere to wear it it might be considered a bit over the top by most folks. A Regency ball, OTOH, would probably be the perfect place for it! (BTW, the link is for the navy version, but it also comes in green and lovat blue)

Regards,

Brian

**Riverkilt** · 20th June 10, 09:55 PM

The gentleman's membership on X Marks the Scot was revoked last year.

An irony of the Internet is that the discussion continues on a board started up by a then X Marks moderator and supported by other then X Marks moderators. Go figure.

Life goes on.

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 25th June 10, 09:16 AM

I don't think we're allowed to discuss the goings on of the Other Forum here as per the Rules Lest we ourselves are ousted...

--Chelsea McMurdo--

**Brian K** · 25th June 10, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Squeaky McMurdo

I don't think we're allowed to discuss the goings on of the Other Forum here as per the Rules Lest we ourselves are ousted...

--Chelsea McMurdo--

The other group in question is not one of the groups whose mention is prohibited. Indeed, Steve himself posted a link to the new group that McMurdo started in case anyone wished to check it out.

Regards,

Brian

**longhuntr74** · 25th June 10, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Brian K

I thought the gentleman in question was a member here. I am sure I've seen him here before Glen's forum was started.

In any event, another option would be somnething along the lines of MacKenzie Frain's 1822 commemorative coatee. It is slightly past Regency, and I'm sure you want to make your own, but a talented tailor, such as yourself should be able to make it for a lot less than they'd charge for it. http://www.mackenziefrain.com/index....gory_id=187397

I like the look of it myself, but even if i could afford it and had somewhere to wear it it might be considered a bit over the top by most folks. A Regency ball, OTOH, would probably be the perfect place for it! (BTW, the link is for the navy version, but it also comes in green and lovat blue)

Regards,

Brian

I love it Brian. At first I thought the cost was pretty reasonable...but I guess it does work out to about $460...it's about the same as most regulation doublets...pricey...but not astronomical.

**Brian K** · 25th June 10, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

I love it Brian. At first I thought the cost was pretty reasonable...but I guess it does work out to about $460...it's about the same as most regulation doublets...pricey...but not astronomical.

Jeff,

I have to say it's probably the nicest looking kilt jacket/doublet I've ever seen and if I could afford it I'd buy it and then look for reasons to wear it!

BTW, it's nice to see you back here!

Regards,

Brian