let's look at vintage check tweed

[OC Richard]

Who is this and/or where did you find the picture?



it's extremely interesting because of the kilt and sporran which are both pat of the uniform of the Glasgow Celtic Society from c1880. The eagle on the cantle is clear, as are the blox-pleats and one of the MacKenzie ribbons of the kilt.

Sorry I don't remember where I got that photo.

Is the sporran like this one, currently on Ebay?



We can see, comparing the Ebay sporran above to the one below, that the Ebay sporran seems to be rather dented or misshapen along the top rim of the cantle.

Also it's clear that the Ebay sporran is white with black tassels while the one in the vintage photo is brown/grey with white tassels, the former befitting Evening Dress, the latter befitting Day Dress.

I wonder if members could order any hair colour combination they preferred? Or order one interchangeable cantle with two bodies for Day and Evening?



Here's another one

[Jock Scot]

Sorry I don't remember where I got that photo.

Is the sporran like this one, currently on Ebay?



We can see, comparing the Ebay sporran above to the one below, that the Ebay sporran seems to be rather dented or misshapen along the top rim of the cantle.

Also it's clear that the Ebay sporran is white with black tassels while the one in the vintage photo is brown/grey with white tassels, the former befitting Evening Dress, the latter befitting Day Dress.

I wonder if members could order any hair colour combination they preferred? Or order one interchangeable cantle with two bodies for Day and Evening?



Here's another one

Just a thought. I wonder if the “eagle” on the sporran cantle is in fact a swan? The wings, the body, the legs particularly the thighs and particularly the neck, head and beak don’t look very “ eagle” like to my eye. Does it matter? Well in heraldry it may be significant and may point you in another direction.

[jumary]

Is there another bird of significance from Scotland during that time period? Something beside eagles or swans?

[Jock Scot]

Is there another bird of significance from Scotland during that time period? Something beside eagles or swans?

Not in real life, but perhaps a dragon, with that wee tuft at the back of the head?

[MacKenzie]

The socks (hose?) in the second pic of the OP caught my eye. They appear to be your garden variety wool "hunting sock" that everyone wore before the days of polypropylene and other wicking fabrics.

[figheadair]

Richard, you have a PM.

[CollinMacD]

The socks (hose?) in the second pic of the OP caught my eye. They appear to be your garden variety wool "hunting sock" that everyone wore before the days of polypropylene and other wicking fabrics.

In New England (Boston, and North Shore) called those socks RAGG Socks, I have no idea why, normally they came as you posted above or in bleached wool, bright red, green, and navy blue. Worn under Good Year olive color rubber boots (no shoes) or those black boots with metal clips on the front that you used wax paper to get your shoe in. The Goodyear boots, wore only the socks, no shoes, had laces on the very top, so the red of the sock would be above the boot, and snow would stick to the wool. I believe LL Bean still sells these, as well as some other stores. They were very work, except when you got them wet. Oh do I remember those socks, Christmas you were guaranteed to get a pair or two with matching mittens or gloves, and of course the watch cap, had to be coordinated, usually you got bleached wool; was the cheapest to buy.

I remember around 1959 the National Guard Armory had a "garage sale" sold a lot of surplus, dating back to the Civil War that was stockpiled. Within the surplus the sold the green wool socks for 50 Cents, and for $5.00 each, WWI high top lace up boots. Like the cavalry boot, all the cool kids with money got those. I had to settle for a WWII canteen and belt for 25 cents. CHEERS.

[OC Richard]

Now there's this one, which as far as I can understand it, doesn't violate a policy here



There are several interesting things

-the shape of the bonnet

-the oft-seen wearing of rather long jackets with numerous roomy pockets

-the hose; hose like this are seen in many Victorian photos but don't seem to be around any more. They're not quite diced or tartan, but plain with a pattern of over-stripes. In The Highlanders Of Scotland we see these in grey with red. Also the hose have plain (possibly marl) turnover cuffs, often seen in those times.

-the raccoon sporran, also seen in The Highlanders Of Scotland

[figheadair]

Not in real life, but perhaps a dragon, with that wee tuft at the back of the head?

Or possibly a Phoenix.

[Jock Scot]

Or possibly a Phoenix.

Yes, could be.