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10th August 11, 08:37 AM
#1
Tunes of Glory Kilts _ Gerald Harper
Hello Everyone,
I'm new to the forum, but have often read and referred to many of the comments posted here for a year or so now.
One of the threads that I've followed closely was about the kilts used in the movie "Tunes of Glory".
Great movie and great kilts! Anyway, I recently managed to acquire two of the original kilts. One is marked on the inside label with the name "Gerald Harper", who did of course act in the movie.
Here are some images that might help finalize the debate.
Cheers,
Trevor
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10th August 11, 11:57 AM
#2
Wow, Trevor! How did you manage THAT?! I assume no more are available?
Oh, and welcome aboard...!
Brian
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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10th August 11, 12:06 PM
#3
I've seen the movie, and I agree--great movie. Does anyone know if the tartan is available? I'm sure it would be popular, if it were.
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10th August 11, 12:07 PM
#4
Thanks. Yes, I was surprised. They both came up for sale at one of the smaller auction houses in the UK. They had actually been listed previously and never sold, with no bids on them. I contacted the house and asked with they could get them to offer again which they did and grabbed them.
These were the only two. Was excited about the Gerald Harper tag. If either had been marked John Mills or Alec Guinness though I would have been even more pleased!
I can post more images if people wish to to see further more specifics of the tartan or tailoring.
Cheers,
Trevor
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10th August 11, 12:08 PM
#5
Cool!
Imagine a piper wearing one of those in a competition... I wonder how many people would recognize it.
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10th August 11, 12:38 PM
#6
It looks like it would take a skinny 'piper to wear that kilt. 
I'm with Woodsheal. How did you come to acquire these kilts?
--dbh
When given a choice, most people will choose.
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10th August 11, 03:19 PM
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Did they come with a provenance? Would be interesting to hear theid story over the last 50 years...
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10th August 11, 05:27 PM
#8
 Originally Posted by piperdbh
It looks like it would take a skinny 'piper to wear that kilt.
I'm with Woodsheal. How did you come to acquire these kilts?
Seems like it would fit me then! 
Gillmore of Clan Morrison
"Long Live the Long Shirts!"- Ryan Ross
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10th August 11, 05:29 PM
#9
Wow  what an amazing find. Please do post more photos of these famous kilts.
His Exalted Highness Duke Standard the Pertinacious of Chalmondley by St Peasoup
Member Order of the Dandelion
Per Electum - Non consanguinitam
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10th August 11, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBrus
Does anyone know if the tartan is available? I'm sure it would be popular, if it were.
The tartan, Hunting Scott in the ancient color scheme, is readily available from all the major mills...
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