X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.
|
-
28th April 18, 03:46 AM
#1
An extraordinary Highland Revival Coat
The STA has managed to acquire a remarkable Highland Revival Coat.
-
The Following 11 Users say 'Aye' to figheadair For This Useful Post:
California Highlander,GrymJack,jhockin,KiltedSergeant,kingandrew,Liam,MacGumerait,Macman,Mike S,Profane James,RodF
-
28th April 18, 11:42 AM
#2
Wow, what an incredible artifact. Can't wait to see the paper and learn more about it's make and embellishments. Would have been a pretty amazing coat to wear - so for whom was it made, when was it worn, and what were the ramifications of wearing it?
-
The Following 2 Users say 'Aye' to RodF For This Useful Post:
-
28th April 18, 02:44 PM
#3
 Originally Posted by RodF
Wow, what an incredible artifact. Can't wait to see the paper and learn more about it's make and embellishments. Would have been a pretty amazing coat to wear - so for whom was it made, when was it worn, and what were the ramifications of wearing it?
As the note on FB says, if belonged to the Ancient Caledonian Society and seems to have been part of their official dress. The Society was founded in 1786 which fits in with the c1790 date for this piece. By then the Jacobite threat had past and the Highland Revival was getting underway. The reference to the Jacobite cause of some 40 years earlier was no longer seen as a a threat. One can't imagine such a coat being allowed a generation earlier.
-
The Following 3 Users say 'Aye' to figheadair For This Useful Post:
-
28th April 18, 02:54 PM
#4
gorgeous coat
That’s a gorgeous article of clothing. What a fine aquisition. Wouldn’t mind seeing if someone could re-create that today!
-
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks