Traditional day dress c. 1870

[sydnie7]

Now that you mention it, discounting the cartoon, sporran height in the other three seems lower than what has been shown/recommended. But we're dealing with artistic license so I won't do more than mention it

[Ancienne Alliance]

Simply amazing stuff !

...gives me more ideas ! ith:


Best,

Robert

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Interesting to note that the artists for the other three cartoon seem to have given more attention to detail in the tartan. The Gunn and Campbell of Breadalbane tartan designs are readily apparent. And for the Murray of Atholl tartan, the sett is (more or less) accurately rendered in the plaid, however, not so for the kilt. Merely an impression of the design is made with red stripes on a green background. The artist clearly thought it important to render the sett accurately where it would be clearly visible (in the plaid), but not where only portions of the design would be seen (in the kilt, behind the large sporran).

[creagdhubh]

Interesting to note that the artists for the other three cartoon seem to have given more attention to detail in the tartan. The Gunn and Campbell of Breadalbane tartan designs are readily apparent. And for the Murray of Atholl tartan, the sett is (more or less) accurately rendered in the plaid, however, not so for the kilt. Merely an impression of the design is made with red stripes on a green background. The artist clearly thought it important to render the sett accurately where it would be clearly visible (in the plaid), but not where only portions of the design would be seen (in the kilt, behind the large sporran).

Quite right, Matt. Superb prints! I always enjoy seeing these, and there were two that I hadn't seen previously. Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,

[Tobus]

et voila: a verra similar jacket, available on That Internet Auction Site:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/MACPHERSON-S...item336e22ee44

not my size.

But it's my size!!!

I had already been looking at this jacket before you posted it. I was trying very hard to maintain self-control, but alas, I lost that battle. I bought it. It was just too fabulous to walk away from.

[Remy]

But it's my size!!!

I had already been looking at this jacket before you posted it. I was trying very hard to maintain self-control, but alas, I lost that battle. I bought it. It was just too fabulous to walk away from.

Tobus,
I noticed that jacket too. It's really quite beautiful. Not just your ordinary gray tweed. Please post pictures once you get it.
Remy

[creagdhubh]

But it's my size!!!

I had already been looking at this jacket before you posted it. I was trying very hard to maintain self-control, but alas, I lost that battle. I bought it. It was just too fabulous to walk away from.

Congrats! Great find!

My family knew Hugh Macpherson, back when he ran his wee Highland attire shop in Haymarket, Edinburgh. I now know Hugh's daughter and grand-daughter, who is now running the shop - home of the famous (amongst the Clan Macpherson), 'Cluny's Tweed,' which is primarily made into jackets and waistcoats.

Cheers,

[Mike_Oettle]

These four drawings (the initial one and the three others that Matt posted) are most interesting, for all their inaccuracies.
By far the smartest of them is Tullibardine. The Murray of Atholl tartan is worn today by the Transvaal Highlanders – Tullibardine played a significant role in raising that regiment (the South African Scottish, which fought in the Boer War, was a predecessor). And the Transvaal Highlanders pipers wear the Murray of Tullibardine tartan.
I especially like the bright red of Tullibardine’s hose – my red hose is somewhat darker (I was advised against bright red!).
And the brown of Mackie’s hose matches that of his tweed jacket and waistcoat. I must get a brown pair, too!
Regards,
Mike

[creagdhubh]

These four drawings (the initial one and the three others that Matt posted) are most interesting, for all their inaccuracies.
By far the smartest of them is Tullibardine. The Murray of Atholl tartan is worn today by the Transvaal Highlanders – Tullibardine played a significant role in raising that regiment (the South African Scottish, which fought in the Boer War, was a predecessor). And the Transvaal Highlanders pipers wear the Murray of Tullibardine tartan.
I especially like the bright red of Tullibardine’s hose – my red hose is somewhat darker (I was advised against bright red!).
And the brown of Mackie’s hose matches that of his tweed jacket and waistcoat. I must get a brown pair, too!
Regards,
Mike

I own a pair of bright red and ancient red (orange) hose from House of Cheviot and adore them both!

[cruiser348]

But it's my size!!!

I had already been looking at this jacket before you posted it. I was trying very hard to maintain self-control, but alas, I lost that battle. I bought it. It was just too fabulous to walk away from.

Congratulations on that purchase. Never seems to be anything with that nice of pattern to the jacket in my size that I can find there. Well, either that or when I do see something the bidding seems to go through the roof. I guess 44L must be a pretty sought after size in kilt jackets.