Quote Originally Posted by DWFII View Post
Thank you for your response to my question of white hose. Following up...would gentlemen of your "social class," in Scotland, have worn white hose or would they have been wearing tartan or diced hose?

Again, thanks for your patience...
No need to ask for my "patience". You are "asking" with an "inquiring mind" & NOT relying on "the preconceived narrow interpretations of "reality" often cited as LAW.

This example = A very Close Friend of mine, portrays a Major in the 95th Rifles during the "Peninsular War" His GEAR, ( Uniforms,Guns, camp etc) not only been very carefully researched ( note- The "95th's Historical group in England a while back "interviewed" him & made up a "portfolio" showing the above,as being an example to use for "re enacting"

He usually does not participate in "Juried" events ( they are "Back east ore in England + shoot Blanks) but 2 years ago he decided to attend one of them (VERY Strict) On the 2nd day they had a "judging" session on "attire" He has a SENSE of humor & Loves to "pull the chains" of "thread counters".

Here is what he wore
1. French "cav." boots,
2. Yellow Cav. pants ("artfully" patched")
3. A Major' Coatee" with the sleeves missing ( like a vest)
4. A LADY's BONNET.
5. A Holstered pistol

Needles to say he was "Challenged" But He informed them, that he was "presenting the "REALITY" of the situation in the "real World" in the latter stages of the WAR. & he "documented it all from "journals"

Result = After the "shock" wore off, they presented him a "special" reward.

Keep this in mind, when you read the next post ( answer to your ??

Puffer