Thanks for the warning about the velvet, Bugbear, I try not to be alone in a room with it and I keep a whip and a chair handy at all times.
OK, Here is what I (believe) I know about doublets:
1) Montrose= Double breasted, worn with a jabot and maybe belt, but no flaps ( Military collar )
2) Sherrifmuir= Buttons only at the top, flares out towards waist, worn with a waistcoat
3) Kenmore= Single breasted, worn with a jabot, has flaps ( and military collar )
4) Mystery doublet, probably BALMORAL , has flaps and lapels
http://www.highlandclans.co.uk/Balmo...t_Doublet.html
The trick about the Balmoral is that it seems to be wearable either with lapels or quite possibly with the collar turned up. Similarly, it can take a belt or can be worn open, in which case it greatly resembles the regulation doublet. Smarter men than I can probably post a handy doublet recognition chart.
(In which case, we would have to include #5, the Regulation and possibly ( hisssss) #6, the much rented PC[ )
Who will provide us with said chart? And who can offer illustrated suggestions on other velvet confections?
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