Re: Kilts in new Sherlock Holmes
Originally Posted by
Sheep In Wolf's Clothing
According to Martin Fido's "World of Sherlock Homes", Doyle really didn't care for Paget's illustrations. But both Paget's Holmes drawings, and William Gillette early stage productions, had a huge influence on how the great detective looks and is recognised today.
Quite right Sara (in all you wrote), and you can also Frederic Dorr Steele (Collier's magazine) who's been cited along with Paget & Gillette as a major influence on how we perceive the "classic" Holmes look.
Originally Posted by
OC Richard
And by the way Holmes' pipe is straight and long, not curved (it is mentioned and illustrated in The Copper Beeches).
I always like the long stem briar that Jeremy Brett smoked in some episodes of Holmes. In fact back in 1991 or 92 (when I still smoked) I ran across one just like it in a smoke shop & almost bought it. Though I no longer smoke I wish I had!
p.s. ~ the social-group ABERDEEN SHIPPING CO. is up and running (since Sunday). These discussions would be a great addition (hint!hint!) 
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