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30th December 08, 10:47 PM
#41
 Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown
Actually, I thought it was commissioned specifically for Mr. Brown, and no one else. If effect it was his "private" tartan in much the same way that Balmoral tartan is the private tartan of the Royal Family. I think calling it "Brown Family Tartan" is quite a reach... quite a reach, indeed.
Still, it is a good motion picture.
Like many things related to Highland lore, the Queen Victoria origin tale of the the Brown tartan in question is likely more legend than fact. Mrs. Z has done a bit of research in this area due to her Brown family line, and we have found this Brown tartan listed in books dated prior to 1850. I'm not sure when Victoria and John Brown first met, but I reason it was not much prior to the purchase of Balmoral in around 1851. Her (in)famous close relationship with Brown did not really start till after Prince Albert's death in 1861, so if she commisioned a tartan for him, I think it was not the Brown tartan we are looking at here.
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31st December 08, 09:12 AM
#42
Originally Posted by Cavebear58
Not sure if this has appeared elsewhere, but here's Brown in the plain grey kilt suit commissioned by Queen Victoria for him to wear as "half-mourning" dress for Prince Albert.
Cheers, Graham.
IMHO, this Picture is the IDEAL LOOK for a GENTLEMAN.
to strve for.
Puffer
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31st December 08, 10:03 AM
#43
Originally Posted by puffer
IMHO, this Picture is the IDEAL LOOK for a GENTLEMAN to strve for.
I have also lately been captivated by this image of Victoria's son-in-law, Henry of Battenburg, and see myself in tweed before long. It just smacks me of gentlemanly elegance, and I think I just might be able to pull it off.
Regards,
Rex.
At any moment you must be prepared to give up who you are today for who you could become tomorrow.
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31st December 08, 10:45 AM
#44
Originally Posted by puffer
IMHO, this Picture is the IDEAL LOOK for a GENTLEMAN.
to strve for.
Puffer
Just don't leave your glengarry laying about!.
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31st December 08, 11:36 AM
#45
Like Mr. Toad and his mania for possessing a motorcar, I now find myself with an inexplicable yearning for a leopard skin sporran...
Oh yes, and broad, ribbon-like shoe laces.
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31st December 08, 11:50 AM
#46
Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende
I have also lately been captivated by this image of Victoria's son-in-law, Henry of Battenburg, and see myself in tweed before long. It just smacks me of gentlemanly elegance, and I think I just might be able to pull it off.
Regards,
Rex.
REX, I am POSATIVE you can. DO IT & post pictures.
Puffer
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31st December 08, 10:19 PM
#47
Last edited by Fedgunner; 31st December 08 at 10:26 PM.
Commissioner of Clan Strachan, Central United States.
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4th January 09, 11:11 AM
#48
Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende
I have also lately been captivated by this image of Victoria's son-in-law, Henry of Battenburg, and see myself in tweed before long. It just smacks me of gentlemanly elegance, and I think I just might be able to pull it off.
Regards,
Rex.
A very handsome look indeed! How about that Cheetah Sporran!!!!
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