While researching early 19th century Scottish clothing, I have run across some rather questionable attempts by non-Scots at Scottish costumes, so I thought it would be fun to make silly poll out of them.
Poll:
Which of these 3 early 19th c. "Scottish" costumes is the worst?
1. The Bavarian who couldn't find any tartan and thought ribbons were a good substitute for hose.
"Scottish" costume worn for King Ludwig’s costumed quadrille in 1835.
2. The French opera singer with mini-skirt and a sporran bigger than his head.
Costume design for the character of Mac-Gregor [sic] in 'La Dame du Lac' (The lady of the Lake) 1822-1843
3. This English theater costume for Rob Roy Macgregor
Thomas James Serle as Rob Roy Macgregor 1830s-1840s. He has a bunch of Roman-inspired elements: laminar shoulder armor, a shield that looks more like a clipeus than a targe, and gladiator sandals, to make the outfit look historical, I guess.
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