New kilt in an older style

**Lallans** · 29th July 22, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I think I just folded it neater than in the painting. This was folded several times to achieve the effect here. I was worried it was too long when I first unpacked it as it is 3.5 yards long and about 29 inches wide, what you are seeing is a quarter of the width.

I'm guessing that the older photos reflect an aristocratic attempt at a 'wild and wooly Highlander' effect, which in turn would go back to the Great Kilts worn by the rural folks. Or am I wrong?

**McMurdo** · 29th July 22, 04:23 AM

Originally Posted by Lallans

I'm guessing that the older photos reflect an aristocratic attempt at a 'wild and wooly Highlander' effect, which in turn would go back to the Great Kilts worn by the rural folks. Or am I wrong?

I’m not sure about that, these paintings were done for Queen Victoria. What I will say is that you can find the sitters details here:

http://www.tartansauthority.com/reso...tters-details/

**Lallans** · 29th July 22, 04:46 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I’m not sure about that, these paintings were done for Queen Victoria. What I will say is that you can find the sitters details here:

http://www.tartansauthority.com/reso...tters-details/

No matter, I would say that if there is an authentic look for that style, these men were establishing it. For their day at least.