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1954 Saturday Evening Post article on Kilts worn by the Scottish Diaspora
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I happened to come across the following pages from a Saturday Evening Post dated: 5/8/1954, Vol. 226 Issue 45 on Scottish-Americans wearing the kilt. While the journalism left much to be desired in my opinion, the photos in the article are great and I thought many here might enjoy seeing them, lots of unique vintage sporrans and belted half-plaids (as opposed to the more modern fly-plaid substitute) being worn here:
Last edited by Steve Ashton; 8th May 13 at 10:28 PM.
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Now, that's what I'm talking about! I think everyone looks very, very well turned out. Based upon their manner of dress, you wouldn't even think them to be Americans at all if it wasn't an article in The Saturday Evening Post about Americans of Scottish descent. I think this was simply more of the style back then and definitely a more traditional approach. The photos really remind me of the old William Anderson and Sons advertisements for Highland dress, as well as the old Scott Adie advertisments. Thanks for sharing, what a superb find!
Cheers,
Last edited by creagdhubh; 8th May 13 at 01:30 PM.
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I like it! The journalism style is typical of the times and the vehicle, so I'm unsurprised.
Thanx fer sharin'!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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Great article.
Back before the rental companies were around and:
a) turned everyone into Saxon-like Penguins for black tie (with the standard issue black PC), and
b) convinced folks that a PC, fly plaid, waistplate and fuzzy bunny were appropriate daywear, I guess. 
 ith:
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 Originally Posted by artificer
Great article.
Back before the rental companies were around and:
a) turned everyone into Saxon-like Penguins for black tie (with the standard issue black PC), and
b) convinced folks that a PC, fly plaid, waistplate and fuzzy bunny were appropriate daywear, I guess.
ith:
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Yep. Well said, Scott.
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Last edited by Steve Ashton; 8th May 13 at 10:02 PM.
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The chap on the right side of the top picture seems to have a tartan cuff on his jacket - or do my eyes deceive me? Anyone familiar with that particular addition?
Steve.
"We, the kilted ones, are ahead of the curve" - Bren.
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Originally Posted by StevieR
The chap on the right side of the top picture seems to have a tartan cuff on his jacket - or do my eyes deceive me? Anyone familiar with that particular addition?
That design touch is available from today's vendors. I'll search around a bit for a link.
EDIT: Here you go. Welsh jackets from our own Scotweb.
Last edited by sydnie7; 8th May 13 at 01:47 PM.
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Last edited by creagdhubh; 8th May 13 at 01:50 PM.
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Originally Posted by sydnie7
That design touch is available from today's vendors. I'll search around a bit for a link.
EDIT: Here you go. Welsh jackets from our own Scotweb.
And I'm sure it's a fairly easy detail to have done. Definitely a feature you don't see too often with Highland evening attire today. 
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