"Jacobite" garb

[Erikm]

Thanks Woodsheal Do you know any place to find one, I have a Highland Sleeved coat but I need the sleevless waistcoat.

It seems I can't get a hold of Missy Clark for months now, and really gave up trying.

Would something like this work or wrong for Jacobite period?

Not sure if the 1750 style was different then something from the 45
http://bellandcompanytraders.com/waistcoats.html

[BoldHighlander]

It seems I can't get a hold of Missy Clark for months now, and really gave up trying.

I know that a couple years ago Missy had severe (heart) issues and had to slow things down. This might explain the lack of response.

[Woodsheal]

Thanks Woodsheal Do you know any place to find one, I have a Highland Sleeved coat but I need the sleevless waistcoat.

It seems I can't get a hold of Missy Clark for months now, and really gave up trying.

Would something like this work or wrong for Jacobite period?

Not sure if the 1750 style was different then something from the 45
http://bellandcompanytraders.com/waistcoats.html

The 1750's style is the right pattern, but too long as offered here. You could buy one and shorten it, or get the 1770's version. The length on the latter is correct for highland garb use, though the V shaped cut-out in the center front is technically not correct for pre-1750 (though lots of guys wear these!).

Check out the "American Rev War" waistcoat here: the inverted V cut-out is less exaggerated, and it would make a good '45 highlander's waistcoat:
http://www.cobbcreek.com/mens_clothing.htm

[Erikm]

Thank you sir for the website I hope Missy is ok,I did not know she had heart trouble

[BoldHighlander]

I hope Missy is ok,I did not know she had heart trouble

Indeed. I can't speak to how she is doing now, I only know what was reported amongst the 18th century reenacting community about 2 years ago.

You might try contacting Barkertown again. I know that my correspondence with them, even before her health issues, was a bit hit & miss.

[Sir William]

When I saw Missy last April she was doing well but told me she was having to take it a bit slower, for obvious reasons. She was having trouble finding and keeping a seamstress to help her out. Seemed like she had gone through several over the previous year and she was behind in her orders.

Try calling her. I found she was slow on answering e-mail (plus she was also having some trouble with her service - I no longer remember the details) but I had much better luck reaching her on the phone. The added advantage is that you can discuss the details.

[BoldHighlander]

Thanks for the update, Sir William. Glad to hear she's still at it, even if at a reduced pace.

I'd always found the email response a bit slow, even at the best of times

[Matt Richards]

I talked to Missy in December when I ordered some cadadh from her. She said she had had a real health scare and was laid up in the hospital for several weeks, but was feeling much better.

[Erikm]

Very glad she is doing ok

[The Bear]

Im new on here so hello! i emailed missy clark a couple of weeks ago asking if she could make me a highland short jacket. She wrote back saying that she was working away from home but would be back the next day and would email me again about it. Still no word back yet im hoping she will respond as this is the last chance i have at getting a short jacket. I live in scotland but cant find anyone who makes them! in scotland of all places. I would phone her but it would cost me a fortune to call the states from here!