When is a dirk appropriate?

[Panache]

I suspect the hilt of Mansfield's dirk is tucked under his jacket to prevent it getting in the way while dancing. Judging by its looks that particular dirk has seen some hard knocks!

MoR,

I will not argue if it is the norm, at least with the military, to wear a dirk while dancing. However it seems a bad idea. Just like we move our sporrans to our hip when dancing it would seem sensible to give one's dagger to a friend or subordinate to care for while dancing with a lovely lady.

All manner of things come to mind when thinking about dancing with a dagger bouncing away at one's side. A Mae West quotation would certainly be the least of one's worries!

Any idea on Lord George Douglas-Hamilton's doublet?

Cheers


Jamie :ootd: