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    Period postcard



    I ran across this old postcard which was listed as "unknown man in kilt" on a webpage with a collection of what look to be 19th century photographs. I happened to notice his ankle-high boots, reminding me of another current thread, "Alan Cumming, OBE".

    I'm not really sure what this photo represents. Was it somebody who went to the studio dressed in his Highland attire or was this one of those "dress up in stuff at the studio" kind of portraits, which I understand used to be fairly common. His jacket and waistcoat honestly look a little large for him, making me think these may not have been his clothes.

    I've never thought that boots look that swift with a kilt and jacket combo. I've seen plenty of casual photos on this site that do look okay, though I've never worn boots with the kilt myself.

    Does anybody know if wearing boots like this was a common practice back in the Victorian or Edwardian periods or was this photo just a curiosity? I can't decide if his hose are just bunched at the boot top or if those are perhaps hose-tops worn with the boot.
    Last edited by HarborSpringsPiper; 24th November 09 at 06:14 PM. Reason: re-insert photo
    Ken

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