"Jacobite" garb

**Woodsheal** · 17th September 10, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Erikm

Hi all I got a question maybe Woodsheal would know how were the Murdoch" pistols worn? I was thinking about getting one this year.

Also any good places to find one?

Thanks for any help..

You can see the thin pistol strap in this image, too (the well-known "A Pinch of Snuff"):

**Erikm** · 17th September 10, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

You can see the thin pistol strap in this image, too (the well-known "A Pinch of Snuff"):

Thank you very much sir

**Nighthawk** · 26th September 10, 08:11 PM

Alright, guys, I know this has been asked- repeatedly- on this forum, and most likely in this thread, BUT- I can't find the answer, so I'm going to ask- again. So forgive the repetition of the question... but I need a pattern for an accurate shirt for about the 1650's through 1745, so late Renaissance to Jacobean. Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Brasilikilt

A lot of the attitude has been that you are basically *required* to wear the kilt, carry a basket hilt/targe and all the expected Highlander kit.
I acquired/ made these things because I like the look and feel of the whole kit, but, I have grown tired of everybody's practice in only wanting to dress up as one of the Clan Honchos.
As I stand now, I basically want to blacksmith at events. Wearing a belted plaide while blacksmithing in summer does NOT sound like something I want to do :-)

I can blacksmith as a Manchester/Lancashire recruit in camp, which will draw a decent crowd on it's own, and allow me an opportunity to explain to people that not all Jacobites were Highlanders.

Interesting that you posted this. Here's a picture of the blacksmith from my living history group:

And yes, they do draw quite a crowd. The kid in the smithy is my son. He's our black smith's apprentice. He alone draws quite a crowd. People are often surprise that we function on the level where we actually have apprentices.

**Woodsheal** · 27th September 10, 03:14 AM

This pattern set should cover your needs:

https://www.reconstructinghistory.co...&q=1&p=32&w=21

**Nighthawk** · 27th September 10, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

This pattern set should cover your needs:

https://www.reconstructinghistory.co...&q=1&p=32&w=21

Awesome!! Thanks!

**jhockin** · 27th September 10, 08:34 AM

I've used the following pattern ( which Brian also said was period correct) , once, so far - I found that for my own "larger" frame, that I need to ( for the next one I make) make the arm-holes a wee bit roomier, for comfort. This pattern also has the advantage of being long enough to reach to mid-thigh, for wearing with a kilt ( or 'Belted- Plaid').
Note that this is a newer website location, for this pattern ( from my previous post).

http://www.neheleniapatterns.com/eng...glishsite.html

click on the "Rococo" button, on the left, and scroll down to:

pattern #: NFH18001 "18th Century French style Man's shirt"

**Erikm** · 25th January 11, 08:47 PM

Was the waistcoat longer then the jacket?

**Woodsheal** · 26th January 11, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by Erikm

Was the waistcoat longer then the jacket?

Quite often it was. It was a style with some gents to have the hem of the waistcoat peak out below the coat, especially if the waistcoat had fancy trim.