First Stephen Mathieson Tartan Kilt Ever !

**Gryphon noir** · 19th August 10, 10:58 PM

Thanks to Robert and Chrystel for posting the picture. {my computer's security system doesn't like this site for some reason} The close-up is one of my original issue Canada Post hat badges, dating from the mid 1970s. I still use the other one, being one of handful of lettercarriers in Vancouver who still regularly wear the old military style peak cap.

The little building behind me is a tool shed at a community garden, built from cob--straw, clay and sand--a building method many centuries old.

**Mike_Oettle** · 20th August 10, 03:23 AM

Congratulations, Steve. That is one handsome kilt, and the postal badge looks good on it.
And well done, Chrystel, on yet another masterpiece.
Who wove the cloth, by the way?
Regards,
Mike

**Ancienne Alliance** · 20th August 10, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

Congratulations, Steve. That is one handsome kilt, and the postal badge looks good on it.
And well done, Chrystel, on yet another masterpiece.
Who wove the cloth, by the way?
Regards,
Mike

Fraser & Kirkbright

Best,

Robert

**tulloch** · 20th August 10, 05:39 AM

Brilliant! Beautiful. Wonderful to see this unfold. Thank you.

**Gryphon noir** · 20th August 10, 04:50 PM

Indeed. It has been quite the journey.

So far I've had two individuals by the surname Stephen contact me [ie, ones that aren't directly related] and some Mathiesons as well. They have been politely curious, but not particularly interested in wearing a kilt. However, if anyone is looking for yardage there may be enough left for another kilt and a bit more.