1750s Garter Question

[jthk]

On a barely-related side note, would these types of knee garters actually have kept up their hose? What about for a working man, would these types of knee-garters functioned effectively if one was being physical in their work?

Thanks,
Jonathan

I guess the question is, other than being uninform, would early military garters have been significantly different to civilian ones?
This detail from a portrait of c1750 is possibly a guide. The red based striped pattern looks like what are called Caddach Gaters.

[Luke MacGillie]

Yes they work, as long as you do your part and tie them correctly. Of course you have to tie them to loose, and to tight to learn the "Just right" when it comes to cut cloth bag hose and worsted garters.