1860's re-enactment in kilt.

[jeremy j starche]

I attended a Civil War re-enactment near me here in Ohio that is part of a living-history village. While I know the pipes didn't play much of a part in the War Between the States, the many of the people in the "village" enjoy the pipes and seeing someone dressed a bit differently.

I'm sorry that I don't have a better picture, but none of us had a camera on us. This picture put the ladies in the spot light nicely, I think.

The kilt was my Black Watch Dress tank. I was wearing black hose and a brown corduroy vest.

http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-ente...s.asp?aID=6213

[English Bloke]

Nice one mate... Keep it up!

[GMan]

Some how it looks natural.

[BobsYourUncle]

Lookin' guid...Perhaps you were channeling the 79th New York Highlanders: http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/79t...nteer_Infantry

BTW, L&M Highland Wear Outfitters sells a replica 79th New York Highlanders sporran,and a reenacting group that portrays them has an on-line guide to recreating their uniform...if the fever gets you, maybe you'll want to start a group and do an impression of them...just a thought! Regards...

[79thReproductions]

The L&M Sporran is not an accurate reproduction of the 79th NY Sporran. Here's a thread that talks about them and how it doesn't look like the originals worn:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/h...t=79th+sporran

[jeremy j starche]

if the fever gets you, maybe you'll want to start a group and do an impression of them...just a thought! Regards...

The thought has crossed my mind. They are interesting but forgotten bit of history.

Right now, its cheaper and a lot less politics to be a kilted civilian who dresses up for "Sunday Best."

[79thReproductions]

If you interested, I'd love to chat sometime about mid 19th century formal clothing A good impression of a well dress victorian "scoth" man is not too hard to do.

I think that a well researched anf carefully put together outfit would be darn handsome!