Here is a kilt that came into the shop a couple of weeks ago.

All I know about it's history is that it survived WWI and WWII, was worn regularly till about 1955 when the gentleman passed it to his son.

The son promised to bring me more information. Anyone want to guess the Tartan?

Along with the kilt were a horsehair sporran with very thick hand-made chain, a belt with regimental buckle, a pair of hand-knit hose, Black flashes about 10" long, and a sgain dubh with silver fittings. All in perfect condition for being worn that much and stored for that long.


This shows the apron and the straps. One short hip strap and one loooong waist strap which goes all the way around.


This shows the back. There is one loop centered in the back to hold the long strap from shifting. This also shows the inside of the aprons.


A detail of the one loop centered at the back.


Pleat depth is right at 1 3/4".


This shows the straps and how they fasten. Note the loop on the front apron.


Here is the label. It reads Thos. Gordon & Sons. Ltd. Glasgow.