Would love to have this reproduced......

[Johnnieboots]

All,

Found this ensemble online the other day, it said it was circa. 1835....if you've seen my pics you know I wear my kilt ultra modern in style. Having said that I am a student of history and appreciate the clothing from times past especially if it can be replicated.

So, do the members think it could be reproduced accurately and who would they recommend to do said reproduction?

Johnnie.

[Theyoungkiltman]

Bonnie Heather Greene could probably do it but I'm not sure if she's made shirts etc... as far as the non-tartan elements the registered hobbyists could certainly do nearly all of it.

[Grizzly]

I don't want to extinguish your bonfire, but if you can find a historical equivalent then I would be well impressed. It's like nothing I've ever seen before.
That said it depends on your own personal taste, if you want too go for it, if you meet anyone else in a similar outfit I will happily donate to a charity of your choice. I admire your bravery.

[Johnnieboots]

http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/3091/print

Grizzly,
The above link will take you to where I found the set....I'll be the first to admit that believing something is legitimate just because someone else says it is is the wrong way to do things. But after reading the article and looking at the other points of interest included in it I felt reasonably confident that the set is legitimate.
I've included another pic from the page as well....this one presumed to have been made for a gent when the King visited in 1822!

Johnnie.

[Johnnieboots]

And yes, if I like something I've no problem wearing it....so, if it can be made I will! ;)

[Johnnieboots]

Theyoungkiltman,

Thank you for the lead, I'll look her up and go from there!
Johnnie.

[Grizzly]

And yes, if I like something I've no problem wearing it....so, if it can be made I will! ;)

Good for you, I have absolutely no problem with that, I tend toward the more flamboyant style myself regardless of more conservative views. I agree 100% with your view that if I like it! I will wear it. Get it done and post the pics I will be amongst the first to like it. Well done you.

[Johnnieboots]

Excellent! !^^^^

[Andrew Breecher]

The coat is similar to the 1830's tail coat, such as these, without the tails:

http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/...Costume&pos=22
http://www.augusta-auction.com/compo...tion_file_id=8

Of course to have it made in the style of the day it would need to be bespoke and hand tailored, something that would cost a lot of money, but you could probably find someone to sew it using a pattern such as:

http://www.oldtimepatterns.com/CWM01.html
https://www.patternsoftime.com/prodd...asp?prod=RC901
http://store.reconstructinghistory.c...ress-coat.html
http://www.lafnmoon.com/product_p/p121.htm

[Johnnieboots]

Thank you so very much for all of the useful information, Andrew Breecher.....the coat does in fact look those in the picture and patterns, without the tails as you say. I agree it'll be a pretty penny to have this made but I think worth every cent.