"Jacobite" garb

**dredrush** · 26th January 11, 07:34 AM

Would a "Highland Shirt" from USA Kilts or other retailers be a Jacobite shirt? Or is there a big difference?

**Captain_Cogle** · 26th January 11, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by dredrush

Would a "Highland Shirt" from USA Kilts or other retailers be a Jacobite shirt? Or is there a big difference?

There is a big difference.

These would be better.
http://www.jpryan.com/details/shirt.html

Or this.
http://www.reconstructinghistory.com...q=2&p=392&w=21

Missy Clark does good work as well.
http://www.barkertownsutlers.com/Men...2/Default.aspx

**Erikm** · 26th January 11, 03:56 PM

Thanks Woodsheal Do you know any place to find one, I have a Highland Sleeved coat but I need the sleevless waistcoat.

It seems I can't get a hold of Missy Clark for months now, and really gave up trying.

Would something like this work or wrong for Jacobite period?

Not sure if the 1750 style was different then something from the 45
http://bellandcompanytraders.com/waistcoats.html

**BoldHighlander** · 26th January 11, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Erikm

It seems I can't get a hold of Missy Clark for months now, and really gave up trying.

I know that a couple years ago Missy had severe (heart) issues and had to slow things down. This might explain the lack of response.

**Woodsheal** · 26th January 11, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Erikm

Thanks Woodsheal Do you know any place to find one, I have a Highland Sleeved coat but I need the sleevless waistcoat.

It seems I can't get a hold of Missy Clark for months now, and really gave up trying.

Would something like this work or wrong for Jacobite period?

Not sure if the 1750 style was different then something from the 45
http://bellandcompanytraders.com/waistcoats.html

The 1750's style is the right pattern, but too long as offered here. You could buy one and shorten it, or get the 1770's version. The length on the latter is correct for highland garb use, though the V shaped cut-out in the center front is technically not correct for pre-1750 (though lots of guys wear these!).

Check out the "American Rev War" waistcoat here: the inverted V cut-out is less exaggerated, and it would make a good '45 highlander's waistcoat:
http://www.cobbcreek.com/mens_clothing.htm

**Erikm** · 26th January 11, 06:36 PM

Thank you sir for the website

I hope Missy is ok,I did not know she had heart trouble

**BoldHighlander** · 27th January 11, 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by Erikm

I hope Missy is ok,I did not know she had heart trouble

Indeed. I can't speak to how she is doing now, I only know what was reported amongst the 18th century reenacting community about 2 years ago.

You might try contacting Barkertown again. I know that my correspondence with them, even before her health issues, was a bit hit & miss.