Post American Civil War Kilted Regiments Uniform?

[macwilkin]

I own the 409th print of 1050 prints made of Don's 79th painting Yes....

I have a copy of the Company of Military Historians print and I do not like it too much. There are so many things wrong with their dipiction of the various uniforms.

The 79th was started years before the war in 1858, They were accepted into federal service in may of 61. They even elected their officers until Stevens. The Caledonian club of New York supported the 79th. They provided some uniforms, flags, and there were many members in both the Highland Guard and the Cal. Club.

Rachel

Rachel,

That surprises me greatly, as the CMH is well-respected organization in historic circles, including the NPS. What specifically is wrong, and do you have sources to back that up? Not trying to be contrary, but perhaps you would be willing to write an article for the CMH to set the record straight? It would be good to have some updated information on the 79th's uniforms with appropriate documentation.

And yes, I am very much aware of the pre-war history of the 79th. If you read the accompanying text to the plate, there is even discussion of the opposition to the 79th's choice of uniforms because they were "foreign" uniforms.

T.