He is wearing the Irish Harp on his chest. I would be interested in knowing what colours he was dressed in and what year the picture was taken. Depending on the year, it could be some sort of commemorative costume.
It almost looks like a traditional European clown costume, even down to the Fez like cap. It also looks as if there are tri-colour rosettes on his shoes, which leads me to believe it is a commemorative costume.
Regards
Chas
Last edited by Chas; 26th June 10 at 06:10 AM.
Reason: Added 'European'
He is wearing the Irish Harp on his chest. I would be interested in knowing what colours he was dressed in and what year the picture was taken. Depending on the year, it could be some sort of commemorative costume.
Regards
Chas
The year would be sometime before 1877 when Edmund Huther died.
Some sort of Zouave or a Mardi Gras deal? Someone put a lot of work into the turnout.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month. "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
Originally Posted by Chas
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