Kilmarnock Bonnets

[Arlen]

The only place I ever knew of which sold them was a local kilt store which sold old military attire as well as kilts.
They closed some years ago.

My wife could certainly make a traditional styled Kilmarnock bonnet, but I would say your best bet would probably be to contact Matt and see where he gets his. He might have some information on stockists.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I think it is best to define what type of Kilmarnock bonnet you mean. My article on the hummel bonnet has already been lined to, and we sell those hand knit bonnets through the museum gift shop (they are listed at the bottom of our bonnet page):
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/bonnets.htm

As my article states, the cylendrical hummel bonnet that was adopted by the regiments post 1770 was called a Kilmarnock bonnet. However, that term has been applied to other styles of bonnet in more recent times.

The Kilmarnock bonnet of today really looks much more like a typical Balmoral. See this page for a description and photo.

These types of Kilmarnocks that I have had the pleasure to see and examine in person were basically like a Balmoral but with an additional stiffener in the top of the cap to help maintain a more rigid shape.

The ones pictured on the museum site that I provided the link to seem to have some features that the ones I have seen lacked (such as the odd button decoration on the band). I suspect that, like most other styles of headwear, some variation in style can be expected.

Aye,
Matt

[macwilkin]

I think it is best to define what type of Kilmarnock bonnet you mean. My article on the hummel bonnet has already been lined to, and we sell those hand knit bonnets through the museum gift shop (they are listed at the bottom of our bonnet page):
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/bonnets.htm

As my article states, the cylendrical hummel bonnet that was adopted by the regiments post 1770 was called a Kilmarnock bonnet. However, that term has been applied to other styles of bonnet in more recent times.

The Kilmarnock bonnet of today really looks much more like a typical Balmoral. See this page for a description and photo.

These types of Kilmarnocks that I have had the pleasure to see and examine in person were basically like a Balmoral but with an additional stiffener in the top of the cap to help maintain a more rigid shape.

The ones pictured on the museum site that I provided the link to seem to have some features that the ones I have seen lacked (such as the odd button decoration on the band). I suspect that, like most other styles of headwear, some variation in style can be expected.

Aye,
Matt

There is also another type of Kilmarnock bonnet/cap that is worn by the Gurkhas:

http://www.richard-seaman.com/Travel...GurkhaBand.jpg

Regards,

Todd

[starbkjrus]

Well I've been to Kilmarnock. Does that help?

[McClef]

I went through it on a train once Dee but I don't think that helps either!

[Jack Daw]

I think it is best to define what type of Kilmarnock bonnet you mean. My article on the hummel bonnet has already been lined to, and we sell those hand knit bonnets through the museum gift shop (they are listed at the bottom of our bonnet page):
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/bonnets.htm

As my article states, the cylendrical hummel bonnet that was adopted by the regiments post 1770 was called a Kilmarnock bonnet. However, that term has been applied to other styles of bonnet in more recent times.

The Kilmarnock bonnet of today really looks much more like a typical Balmoral. See this page for a description and photo.

These types of Kilmarnocks that I have had the pleasure to see and examine in person were basically like a Balmoral but with an additional stiffener in the top of the cap to help maintain a more rigid shape.

The ones pictured on the museum site that I provided the link to seem to have some features that the ones I have seen lacked (such as the odd button decoration on the band). I suspect that, like most other styles of headwear, some variation in style can be expected.

Aye,
Matt

I'm tempted to purchase one from the STM as a period wear element. Did the regiments wear black or navy blue?

[starbkjrus]

I went through it on a train once Dee but I don't think that helps either!

Well it's on the rail line between Dumfries & Glasgow so technically I've been there six times. Didn't get off the train though.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled thread.

[BoldHighlander]

I'm tempted to purchase one from the STM as a period wear element. Did the regiments wear black or navy blue?

All the one's I've seen documented for the regiments were a dark (navy) blue.

[Jack Daw]

All the one's I've seen documented for the regiments were a dark (navy) blue.

Thanks, Terry.

[BoldHighlander]

Thanks, Terry.

Your very welcome Steve, glad to be of some help