Originally Posted by
OC Richard
Alright, I've looked over every vintage photo I have of kilted men in Scotland and this is the only photo I have showing an animal mask sporran within an Evening Dress setting, though the gent wearing the animal mask sporran isn't himself in Evening attire. As you see there's a mix of men in proper Evening Dress and men in what appears to be Day Dress.
The collars suggest the Edwardian period, making it the earliest photo I've seen of the Prince Charlie Coatee.
I wonder if the Prince Charlie Coatee, sailed under that name then?
Tweed was not unusual in those days for evening attire-------with one proviso. The gentleman had to be known as a visitor/s AND known to the host, or close friend of the host who could vouch for the tweed clad gentleman. Allowances were made in those days --------if there was a good reason. See below.
My imagination is running riot here! I don't think that I would be far wrong though. It appears that the "City set" have invited the "Country Cousins" around for a drink. Perhaps wee dram or six might persuade the locals to let the "City Set" fish on the best salmon fishing in Scotland or shoot grouse on the best moor in the area? Who knows?
Last edited by Jock Scot; 3rd August 23 at 06:25 AM.
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