Ron,

Solid kilts go way back. The oldest portrait I've seen of anyone in a solid kilt is 1634 (I think I'm remembering that date correctly -- still on my first cup of coffess this morning!).

But they were rather popular in the Victorian era. John Brown himself was famous for wearing a solid black kilt, vest, and jacket. In fact, I recently saw a vendor on line marketing a solid black kilt suit as a "John Brown" suit.

You can see a portrait of him here:
http://www.tartansauthority-shop.com...Household.html

(Looks grey).

I have recently written an article for the Scottish Banner about solid color kilts. I haven't added it to my archives as of yet, but it will (soon) be listed here:
http://albanach.org/banner.htm

I'm just posting the link for future readers!
Aye,
Matt