Scalloped Hose Tops

**Rex_Tremende** · 12th December 08, 06:05 PM

OK, so having twice this week seen in vintage photos kilt hose with scalloped tops, I have to ask whether anyone knows much about them. Glen just posted one such photo in the vintage thread....

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Lord David Douglas-Hamilton (1912 - 1944, left) arrives at Glasgow Cathedral for his wedding to fitness instructor Prunella Stack, 16th October 1938. On the right is his brother and best man, Lord George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk (1906 - 1994). (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

...but I can't just now put my fingers on the other.

They are not for me, but I think they are interesting and look good on the men who wore them.

Regards,
Rex.

p.s. Does anyone name their child Prunella anymore?

**Cynthia** · 12th December 08, 06:11 PM

I've heard the term "castellated", but I don't know if that applies to every shape/style like that. I'm sure someone who knows much more about them will come along, but yes, I have been noticing them a lot these past few days in the wonderful vintage threads (and before from other threads and photos).

They're wonderful!! I absolutely adore them

**JSFMACLJR** · 12th December 08, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende

OK, so having twice this week seen in vintage photos kilt hose with scalloped tops, I have to ask whether anyone knows much about them. Glen just posted one such photo in the vintage thread....

...but I can't just now put my fingers on the other.

They are not for me, but I think they are interesting and look good on the men who wore them.

Regards,
Rex.

p.s. Does anyone name their child Prunella anymore?

There is a company that can make hose with tops like these:
http://www.fireantranch.com/kilthose.html

Sandford MacLean

**McMurdo** · 12th December 08, 06:21 PM

Cuilinn has them available here

http://www.cuillinn.com/kilts.html

Here is what it says on the site

Formal Hose for evening-wear is patterned, either in red/white dice, tartan, or check patterns of red/green, red/black, green/white, or other combinations. As stated above, white hose are NOT correct for formal wear. Formal hose can have either the normal turnover or can be castellated or vandyked with a wrap or tie garter as shown far right above - very traditional and very much in the spirit of the Highland Gentleman.

Scottish Lion has them as well

http://www.scottishlion.com/cuscaskilhos.html

This is what they say regarding Castellated Hose

Custom-made in a traditional red and white pattern. These hose feature a crenellated band at the top to simulate the battlements of a castle and are held up by ribbon tied around the leg. Finished inside and out, no loose ends. 100% wool.

**Jack Daw** · 12th December 08, 06:23 PM

I have a pair of castellated hose, which are easy enough to find, but I've never seen the zig-zag pattern. I think this pattern is cool and different.