1820-mid 1820s Dress Attire- NWC - Puffer

[puffer]

This weekend, I attended a a BP/ML Trade show in Monroe WA. ( The largest in the PNW) I chose to attire myself ( 1st day (SAT) as an Upper level Northwest Co. Employee ( NWC ) @ Spokane House. (mid 1820s) This is my "interpretation" of a Kilted Gentleman" attending Sunday Dinner with the Factor.( note I am a "historian" in the area of the NWC & HBCin the PNW)
1. Coatee Jacket = Fine wool, Dark Green with Black Trim
2. Vest = Black wool
3. Neck Cloth = White silk, tied in a "Coachman's Waterfall"
4. Kilt = early 1800s " high waisted box pleat" ("Black Douglas Tartan")
5. Buckle = Plain Silver
6. Sporran = Horse Hair
7. Hose = WHITE finely woven cotton ( this was more $$ than silk) & White was a sign that you had the $$ to have a servant to keep it clean & white.It was also worn for "dress"
8. Shoes = "Gentleman's Buckled" ( more "pointed than "common") with a "fancy" silver buckle
9. Garters = Black silk tied in a bow.



COMMENTS ??

Puffer

[Laird O'the Cowcaddens]

Puffer, you look pure gallus, an absolutely stunning outfit.

[Rob Wright]

looking good there! Lovin' the tartan of the kilt!

Rob

[Rollo]

What a great and good look !

[Highlander31]

Nice look Puffer. A gentleman of distinction.

[Derek Conley]

That looks top-notch...

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

Very sharp! I love the colour of green of your jacket. I hope you had a ton of fun on the weekend.
Sara

[puffer]

Very sharp! I love the colour of green of your jacket. I hope you had a ton of fun on the weekend.
Sara

The Jacket is actually my "Capt. of a Canadian Rifle Militia ( war of 1812 )"
It was made for me several years ago, along with the "period" kilt, by North Channel Kilts in Seattle WA. This jacket "started out" as a "goodwill" Woman's suit coat ( $10.00 ) & Patrick Roper did his "magic". If I remember right the total $$ was under $100.00

Here is a pic of the sleeve detail (note the "stiching is also on the collar & epaulets.



BTW, I had a "BLAST. There were only 2 of us that were Kilted. ith:

Puffer

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

The Jacket is actually my "Capt. of a Canadian Rifle Militia ( war of 1812 )"
It was made for me several years ago, along with the "period" kilt, by North Channel Kilts in Seattle WA. This jacket "started out" as a "goodwill" Woman's suit coat ( $10.00 ) & Patrick Roper did his "magic". If I remember right the total $$ was under $100.00

Here is a pic of the sleeve detail (note the "stiching is also on the collar & epaulets.



BTW, I had a "BLAST. There were only 2 of us that were Kilted. ith:

Puffer

Wow, after reading that story, your friend really did do some magic! It's wonderful. Thanks for the photo of the detail!
I am glad you had a blast!
Sara

[McFarkus]

The pattern card of sartorial splendour.