"Jacobite" garb

**JSFMACLJR** · 22nd July 09, 07:25 PM

Thank you, Matt. As you probably know, I have a kilt and doublet made out of tartan from the HoE Old and Rare range.

**JRB** · 22nd July 09, 01:58 PM

Also, do you own any bias cut trews? Those seem to be quite rare among reenactors.

**Woodsheal** · 22nd July 09, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by JRB

Also, do you own any bias cut trews? Those seem to be quite rare among reenactors.

A handful of guys have them - generally 'peacocks' portraying dukes, lairds, clan chiefs, and other 'higher-ups.'

I don't own a pair; I prefer the kilt and don't ride a horse! The are 'tailoring-intense,' precise measurements required to achieve that proper skin-tight fit....

**puddlemuddle** · 23rd July 09, 11:53 AM

Here is one form when I was with Clan Nan Con...We did both Jacobite and "Oglethorpe's Highland Independant COmpany" Darien, GA 1739-1746. I always just wanted to do the "middle class" version, which is why I don't have a jacket, and a plain waistcoat. I know that on the Jacobite side ('45 rising) I wouldn't have hasd as many accoutrements, but since we were portraying crown forces in Georgia at this time, they were "issued".
Cheers,
Chad

**puddlemuddle** · 23rd July 09, 11:54 AM

Also note that I don't have a white cockade...but a black one denoting the forces of King George.

**JRB** · 24th August 09, 07:23 PM

Great kit, Brian. How was the heat that day (you look very wooly

).

**Woodsheal** · 25th August 09, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by JRB

Great kit, Brian. How was the heat that day (you look very wooly

).

It was a warm day, but tolerable. Everyone thinks: Wool = Heat-Related Suffering! That's not really the case. It's a cliche that wool breathes, but it's true. I have a waistcoat made out of a stout cotton fabric that is hotter than my wool ones....

**dfmacliam** · 25th August 09, 03:52 PM

Of the tartans you wear.... are there any connections with yourself, personally... Or just personna related?

**Woodsheal** · 25th August 09, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by peacekeeper83

Of the tartans you wear.... are there any connections with yourself, personally... Or just personna related?

They're just generic tartans that I liked the look of, as there were no clan or family tartans during that period. The waistcoat in those pics is pretty close to Lindsey, I think, but I just like the muted colors....