Originally Posted by
figheadair
The construction of the plaid is a great help in dating this. I have examined a number like this, including those made for the Prince of Wales (Later Edward VIII). Having looked at the various pieces, I am going to revise the date for this outfit to c.1900 +/- 10 years.
Modern (c1950-today) plaids I've seen are made in a similar way, except that I've not seen that small triangle of cloth on the belt.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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