"Jacobite" garb

[Woodsheal]

Thanks to the mods for initiating this forum! I'll start the ball rolling....

We occasionally hear mention of "Jacobite" items of clothing, be it "Jacobite Jackets" or "Jacobite Shirts." The problem here is that the period of the Jacobite Risings in Scotland encompassed the period from 1689 to 1746, and fashions changed and evolved quite a bit during that stretch of years (even in the "backwards" Highlands!).

Here's a look from the beginning of the period, with belted plaid, hodden grey doublet, and woad-dyed blue bonnet:



And here's one fromthe tail-end of the period, the `45 Rising, with philabeg, tartan coat, and indigo-dyed bonnet (indigo imports got cheaper in the intervening years) with the white cockade (not worn in earlier risings):



Quite a different look between the two extremes of the Jacobite era...!

[David White]

Thanks Brian,
Excellent examples!

[Panache]

Brian,

If you have a photo of yourself in just shirt sleeves I'm sure a number of members of XMTS would be interested to see exactly what a true Jaobite Era shirt really looks like

Cheers

Jamie

[Woodsheal]

Brian,

If you have a photo of yourself in just shirt sleeves I'm sure a number of members of XMTS would be interested to see exactly what a true Jaobite Era shirt really looks like

Cheers

Jamie

Here's one, though not that clear: a poor highland "humbly" who can't afford any weapons and has been issued a half-pike!
The shirt appears white but is actually a tan, unbleached linen. Wool shirts were also common, and poor lads like this would layer shirts for warmth (not being able to afford tailored jackets and such). Knotted neckerchiefs are mentioned in period (17th C.) sources.
The shirt does NOT have lacing, and buttons at the throat. Shirts of the period can have falling or band collars, and are an item that did not change much (or at all) during the Jacobite era.



Note the simple leather "cuarans" or highland moccasins....

[Panache]

Thanks Brian.

One more question though

How do the cuffs attach?

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[Woodsheal]

Thanks Brian.

One more question though

How do the cuffs attach?

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

The cuffs can button like a modern shirt, or have simple "flattened dumb-bell" shaped "cuff links" of pewter or lead....

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

Would buttons cut from a section of antler be OK?

[Woodsheal]

Would buttons cut from a section of antler be OK?

Definitely! Antler and bone buttons VERY common, as well as wood, pewter and even brass.

[Draelore]

Very informative. Thanks Woodsheal

[SFCRick]

great set of photos