celtic confederate jackets worm with kilts

[OC Richard]

This one is for the outfit police to pick apart
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I wouldn't dream of picking apart that! It looks great.

But... it wouldn't be suitable for wear at a period Civil War event. My comments were ONLY directed at photos of people apparently attending Civil War events in a mix of Civil War period dress and modern Highland Dress.

My points were of two natures 1) "fashion" in the ordinary sense of choosing colours which coordinate and 2) the desire, when dressed in the dress of a certain period, to keep anachronisms at a minimum.

Obviously the Confederate Memorial Tartan itself, lovely though it is, is a complete anachronism in mid-19th century dress. It's why I would wear a tartan that 1) existed at that time and 2) coordinated with a grey shell jacket. Black Watch would be my choice! It would look great with a grey jacket.

[macwilkin]

I wouldn't dream of picking apart that! It looks great.

But... it wouldn't be suitable for wear at a period Civil War event. My comments were ONLY directed at photos of people apparently attending Civil War events in a mix of Civil War period dress and modern Highland Dress.

My points were of two natures 1) "fashion" in the ordinary sense of choosing colours which coordinate and 2) the desire, when dressed in the dress of a certain period, to keep anachronisms at a minimum.

Obviously the Confederate Memorial Tartan itself, lovely though it is, is a complete anachronism in mid-19th century dress. It's why I would wear a tartan that 1) existed at that time and 2) coordinated with a grey shell jacket. Black Watch would be my choice! It would look great with a grey jacket.

Spot on, Richard.

I think we need to remember that legitimate opposing viewpoints are not necessarily personal attacks. I've seen this before as a genealogical librarian when primary sources presented evidence that did not agree with family legend. People would blame the librarian and take it as a personal affront, but educators and librarians, while sympethic to personal beliefs, are obliged to present the facts.

T.

[greenfordranger]

Slackdrummer, my name is Adam. I usually only enter my name in a PM, no offense to anyone here but since you asked. That's not a chip on my shoulder, it's a MOUNTAIN Thanks Richard & I understand all points that were made I just don't agree w/them all. Cajunscot, I understand where you're coming from as well. You also have to remember the source for some of the things we read. Have you ever heard of re-construction? Thanks men as I've enjoyed this little debate as much as many Have a great weekend!

[macwilkin]

Slackdrummer, my name is Adam. I usually only enter my name in a PM, no offense to anyone here but since you asked. That's not a chip on my shoulder, it's a MOUNTAIN Thanks Richard & I understand all points that were made I just don't agree w/them all. Cajunscot, I understand where you're coming from as well. You also have to remember the source for some of the things we read. Have you ever heard of re-construction? Thanks men as I've enjoyed this little debate as much as many Have a great weekend!

I teach course on American History and the Civil War at the local community college and one of the universities. I was also a NPS Ranger at a Civl War Battlefield for 10 years, so yes, I have heard of Reconstruction. Matter of fact, I discuss it every semester.

By the way, many historians today believe that the South may have lost the war, they "won" Reconstruction, as the "Redeemer" Democrats were able to drive the Carpetbagger & Scalawag state governments out of power. But we'll leave that for another forum...

T.