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25th August 16, 04:58 AM
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All in a day's research
Yesterday I spent the day in Edinburgh looking at artefacts. It is truly staggering how much there is that's never been examined/catalogued or which has been mis-recorded or attributed in the past. Highlights of the day were:
- 1 x early Highland Revival Kilt.
- 2 x Regency Coats.
- 1 x late Highland Revival Coat.
- 1 x pair of knitted diced trews (made for a man nearly 7’ tall!).
- 1 x 97th Regt Waistcoat with tartan back. This is likely to be the subject of my next paper.
- 2 -3 dozens specimens of Wilsons’ cloth.
- Several early 18th century specimens (originally collected by Alexander Carmichael).
- A portion of an early 18th century plaid.
- And my favourite find of the day, a fabulous Banyan with two previous unrecorded tartans, one used for the outside, the other for the lining; or possibly so that it could be reversed.
It will take some time to work through all the images and there is so much more still to examine!
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25th August 16, 05:01 AM
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Go for it, Peter; you're our man!
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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25th August 16, 05:13 AM
#3
Tartan backed waistcoat...interesting...
"We are all connected...to each other, biologically; to the earth, chemically; to the universe, atomically...and that makes me smile." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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25th August 16, 06:11 AM
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The practical side of a double faced garment appeals to me greatly. One piece, two looks, space saver when packed for travel, frugal cost (plus or minus) of wardrobe; I want one. I hope this will be a future paper also. I'm glad you have the opportunity to dig through these treasures and share the findings with us. Thank you Peter.
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25th August 16, 07:11 AM
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Just in the last 6 months I've uncovered more information on the Highland Regiments of the 1750's than in the rest of my life. It's a great time to be a researcher!
Now I just have to figure out how to get to Kew, Manchester and Perth to see document collections in their entirety! Come on Lotto!
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25th August 16, 12:58 PM
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25th August 16, 06:28 PM
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Im sure you have seen Alex Good's (or at least his unit's) photos of that waistcoat in question right? Love that color on the tartan.
https://www.facebook.com/71stregimen...68251703282032
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25th August 16, 09:40 PM
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 Originally Posted by Luke MacGillie
Luke,
No I hadn't, so thank you. A very interesting piece and one which holds some tanterlising clues to the origins of the so-called Strathspey tartan.
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