Traditional (Regulation) Doublet

**Highland Logan** · 12th May 20, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by figheadair

Nice project. It reminds me of my Doublet, made by Meyer & Mortimer in 1943 and the recent buttons I found, that were made in 1923.

Thanks. I really wanted something to go better with my long goat hair. I do have a couple of event a year where this will get good and appropriate use.

Frank

**gsmacleod** · 12th May 20, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Highland Logan

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In case anyone feels I should have gone with the scarlet waistcoat, like the photos from the museum.

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I did... but wanted the self coloured as well.

Frank

I love the entire project but the waistcoat is the cherry on top; I think that'll be a wonderful option to have!

Shane

**Highland Logan** · 12th May 20, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by gsmacleod

I love the entire project but the waistcoat is the cherry on top; I think that'll be a wonderful option to have!

Shane

Thanks Shane,

I'm looking forward to the option.

If you're in the market for this or anything custom, check out Vic. He's on over on Cunard St. He did a great job.

Frank

**McMurdo** · 12th May 20, 05:54 PM

Frank,
I'm glad you went into such detail, this project deserves to be documented properly. I look forward to seeing more photos when you have the chance. Your entire rig will no doubt be the talk of the first event you wear it to. Well done indeed.

**Shinenotburn** · 12th May 20, 06:47 PM

Wonderful project that will do you proud no doubt. Anxious for those pictures. Stay well

**Highland Logan** · 12th May 20, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Frank,
I'm glad you went into such detail, this project deserves to be documented properly. I look forward to seeing more photos when you have the chance. Your entire rig will no doubt be the talk of the first event you wear it to. Well done indeed.

Thanks Glen,

I will post more photos soon. I have many more from the museum of the original, plus I can supply any needed photos requested by the members of this or my "remake".

Frank

**Highland Logan** · 12th May 20, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Shinenotburn

Wonderful project that will do you proud no doubt. Anxious for those pictures. Stay well

Thank you. I will and to you as well.

Frank

**figheadair** · 13th May 20, 01:45 AM

Originally Posted by Highland Logan

Thanks. I really wanted something to go better with my long goat hair. I do have a couple of event a year where this will get good and appropriate use.

My two. The silver buttons on the older one were a great find.

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**Highland Logan** · 13th May 20, 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by figheadair

My two. The silver buttons on the older one were a great find.

Nice kit. I love those buttons!

Frank

**OC Richard** · 24th May 20, 04:38 PM

That's fantastic!

Yes it's a very traditional doublet, and unlike the modern "regulation" doublets which as you say look almost like a Prince Charlie with the tashes tacked on.

Of course doublets existed in a wide variety of cuts and lapel styles.

I did find one very similar to yours, with the leading edges of the tashes in line with the front opening of the jacket, and perhaps a similar number and arrangement of buttons:

Another doublet with the in-line front edges, but with deeper lapels and fewer buttons

Here with double-breasted waistcoat

Sometimes they're cut to hang open in a wide inverted V.
Hard to imagine it would be possible to button the lower buttons.

A piped one

Sometimes doublets are cut so that they can be buttoned

This doublet has the tashes set back slightly, giving a slight notch; it has your four buttons