Crimean War era barrel pleated kilt

[jhockin]

A lovely barrel pleated kilt from the Crimea period. Cloth by Wilsons of Bannockburn, it is the oldest surviving 42nd kilt as far as I know.

Would you have photos of the closure /strap arrangement?, or tell how they work?
Thanks

[figheadair]

Would you have photos of the closure /strap arrangement?, or tell how they work?
Thanks

Not in detail unfortunately. From what I recall of the closure there are no buttons or ties (no straps at that date) and that it was probably secured with a pin or pins.

[jhockin]

I do see a couple of buttons, just wonder how they would work. Straps that have more than one button hole?

[figheadair]

I do see a couple of buttons, just wonder how they would work. Straps that have more than one button hole?

Note sure if the buttons had anything to do with the fastening, there's certain no evidence of straps on the front apron. It might be that they had some other function, securing a fly plaid or some such. Or perhaps there were originally linen tape ties on the aron. They could easily have been rotted and not left a visible trace.

[McNeil]

Great looking kilt. I am ignorant. What, please, does it mean to be "barrel pleated." Thanks!
McNeil

[Grizzled Ian]

Great looking kilt. I am ignorant. What, please, does it mean to be "barrel pleated." Thanks!
McNeil

I used the search function in the top right corner to refresh my memory of this term. It brought up quite a list of threads to check out.