We're way off topic here.
Would you like us to move this to a new thread?
Originally Posted by
jock gray
Hi the Rabble,
I was having a wee dram last night and thinking about the origin of the "Gillie Shirt", with regards to how it is now available in every / most Kilt Shops.
also when was the first time I could recall seeing one.
After the second glass the mists of time parted,(briefly) and I recalled the Corries on TV in the late 70's with something like it and a sleeveless tunic.
then the light bulb came on and I recalled a book I once owned called "so you are going to wear the Kilt", (again from the 70's) yes a picture is emerging !!
so scouring the internet I find on E Bay a Copy, I will attach a snip from the book. if I can it described a "Colonial" shirt and a "Peitean" jerkin suitable for use in warm weather.
Has anyone ells seen this before.
its the closest I have found to the Gillie Shirt. (I still, will not be getting one).
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