"Jacobite" garb

**Callum MacRyiann** · 5th February 12, 07:17 AM

Thats my update:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/callumm...nn/6823012755/

**Callum MacRyiann** · 5th February 12, 07:21 AM

Here is my update of my jacobite garb

http://www.flickr.com/photos/callumm...nn/6823012263/

**Woodsheal** · 9th February 12, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Callum MacRyiann

Here is my update of my jacobite garb

http://www.flickr.com/photos/callumm...nn/6823012263/

Well done! The only change I would make would be to replace the big annular brooch (these were described as women's wear in that period) with a simple bodkin....

**Dale Seago** · 9th February 12, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Well done! The only change I would make would be to replace the big annular brooch (these were described as women's wear in that period) with a simple bodkin....

Agreed. . .But maybe his sweetheart gave it to him to keep herself in his thoughts as he went off to The Forty-Five.

I wouldn't be surprised if such a practice is what led to ring-brooches becoming items of masculine wear. They could actually have become something of a status symbol on campaign, indicating that the wearer had something better to look forward to than sheep. . .

**Burly Brute** · 9th February 12, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

Agreed. . .But maybe his sweetheart gave it to him to keep herself in his thoughts as he went off to The Forty-Five.

I wouldn't be surprised if such a practice is what led to ring-brooches becoming items of masculine wear. They could actually have become something of a status symbol on campaign, indicating that the wearer had something better to look forward to than sheep. . .

**Ryan Ross** · 11th February 12, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Well done! The only change I would make would be to replace the big annular brooch (these were described as women's wear in that period) with a simple bodkin....

Aye that.

And I'm no expert here, so maybe we can hear from one who is, on this matter... Might your pistol be better placed in a more secure location, such as on a separate narrow belt over the shoulder... or in a downward facing position on your sword belt? Or even on your waist belt?

Just a thought.

Oh, and is your bonnet knit and felted, or cut from fabric and sewn? It's hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like it may be sewn. If so, a knit bonnet would be more in keeping with the period.

Fantastic kit though, for certain, revisions or no!

**Braders** · 12th March 12, 11:22 AM

I have no idea how to post a pic on this site

i was going to post a pic of a new outfit i was putting together but meh no joy. Feel free to take a look at my pics and tell me what you think. My waistcoat is a bit long but im getting it chopped!

**Nighthawk** · 18th March 12, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

Aye that.

And I'm no expert here, so maybe we can hear from one who is, on this matter... Might your pistol be better placed in a more secure location, such as on a separate narrow belt over the shoulder... or in a downward facing position on your sword belt? Or even on your waist belt?

Just a thought.

Like this!

This is my latest update- a much more apprporiate shirt than the silly Jacobite shirt that I've been stuck with for several years.

**Matt Richards** · 27th March 12, 05:56 PM

I've noticed a site called Saint Augustine Textiles makes a wool sleeved "sailor waistcoat" that is very similar to the Jas. Townsend one and might work as a sleeved waistcoat in a Jacobite impression.

Has anyone ever had any experience with this company and/or their products?

http://staugustinetextiles.com/satcl...waistcoat.html

**ghostpiper** · 28th March 12, 11:05 AM

Wow...I live about 30 minutes from St. Augustine, and never heard of those folks!

Anyway, this is my second post here (although I've been lurking since 2005), and I just wanted to say thanks to all the good peoples here who have contributed such enlightening and educational information concerning Jacobite garb.

As a long-time reenactor myself (SCA and WW2 era), I can understand the passion and drive that it takes to do it correctly....sometimes not to look as the 'public' expects, and sometimes to cater to that desire...but in all, the love of creating a correct historical persona that can help educate the people of today, some who are severely lacking in any knowledge of cultural heritage, be it theirs, or otherwise.

Since this is my first post, I've made it somewhat biographical (I apologize); but only to say that I've had a desire to do a Scots impression ( the'45) for many years, and now with a new job and more 'fun money' under my belt, I'm in the position to be able to do so, hence my interest in this particular thread. I'm sure I'll have many a question for the professionals here, but I know that this forum is populated with droves of kindly folk who don't mind helping a newbie.

Thanks again!
Rob