Hudson Bay Company tartan kilt

**CameronTaylor** · 9th December 07, 07:41 PM

Since I already ordered mine (and Steve gave me a substatial discount off his original 52 billion dollar quote), now I'm seriously jonesing.
That's the one I'm gonna wear to the Bay Area Prototype Modelers meet next april in Fremont, watch all the model train guys flip their lids.
That tartan ranks up there with the Antrctic tartan in my book.

CT - oh yeah

**Chrissss** · 9th December 07, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by CameronTaylor

Since I already ordered mine (and Steve gave me a substatial discount off his original 52 billion dollar quote), now I'm seriously jonesing.
That's the one I'm gonna wear to the Bay Area Prototype Modelers meet next april in Fremont, watch all the model train guys flip their lids.
That tartan ranks up there with the Antrctic tartan in my book.

CT - oh yeah

Uh oh. I detect a hijack.

You're a model railroader, I presume? I've been one for many years, myself.

Chris...

**CameronTaylor** · 9th December 07, 10:49 PM

Yep, there's a few of us on here. Panache has a garden RR I think, others have made rumblings about such "wheel on rails" things.

Winnipeg eh ? I know a girl there and I ride VIA in and out of town (except that one time I flew in and out).

So what do you model and what scale ?

CT - I'll have to post a meet picture after all is said and done

**Joe Gondek** · 10th December 07, 02:35 PM

Great Tartan with a great history
The HBC was a major player in the Western Fur trade
and did much to open up the West

I would proudly wear that Tartan

**The Wizard of BC** · 10th December 07, 03:45 PM

A reminder to those wishing to purchase some of the HBC Tartan fabric.

The Fabric was woven by Fraser & Kirkbright in their 16oz. Merino Wool.
It is double width or 60" wide. You will need approx. 4 yards for a Traditional Style Kilt and slightly more or less for a Contemporary Style.
Exactly how much fabric you will need will depend on your hip measurement.
The Sett is 7"
The cost of the fabric is:
$74.25cdn / meter
or at todays exchange rate $73.75usd / meter
or $67.77usd / yard
I will also need your mailing address to calculate shipping costs or applicable taxes.
I can ship immediately upon payment but cannot guarantee delivery before Christmas.

**macwilkin** · 10th December 07, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Gondek

Great Tartan with a great history
The HBC was a major player in the Western Fur trade
and did much to open up the West

I would proudly wear that Tartan

Not to mention that Ogden, Utah, was named for a HBC employee. :mrgreen:

T.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 10th December 07, 04:57 PM

That is one EXCELLENT kilt!! I love the colors!

**puffer** · 29th December 07, 10:26 AM

Gentlemen, I just "discovered" this forum, while doing research for a post on the TMA forum (I am a moderator on this forum http://www.traditionalmuzzleloadinga...pbb2/index.php )

I saw this post & I might be able to assist in the ?? about HBC "blanket" coats (Capotes) Contact me if I can be of help. We (those involved on the TMA forum ) have a VAST amount of info on this subject (how to make, styles, sources ETC.)

Puffer

**puffer** · 29th December 07, 10:29 AM

??? is the HBC tartan "Historical ??

Puffer

**puffer** · 29th December 07, 11:17 AM

I just found this forum, while doing research on Scots in the fur Trade (NWC'HBC)
Perhaps I can be of assistence in the ?? of HBC "blanket coats" (capotes)
I am a moderator on the Tradional Muzzeloading Association's forum & we have a very large amount of info on this subject. (pics, how to make, history, where to purchase ETC) Email me or PM me & I will give the site info. (for some reason, the forum will not let me post the site address )

Puffer