"Jacobite" garb

[Slag101]

Maybe I should start a separate thread for this, but it kind of fits here.

Brian,
Or anyone who would know,
Who is a good source to procure a correct sporran for the 1740s/50s? I found one, but it just doesn't look quite right to my eye from the paintings I have seen, and research I have done. Also, what books would you recommend for further research of some of the finer details of highland clothing from this era. It seems the research is tougher going in this area and period. I am use to victorian era research, which there is plenty of documentation, as well as the advantage of photos.

[The Bear]

Maybe I should start a separate thread for this, but it kind of fits here.

Brian,
Or anyone who would know,
Who is a good source to procure a correct sporran for the 1740s/50s? I found one, but it just doesn't look quite right to my eye from the paintings I have seen, and research I have done. Also, what books would you recommend for further research of some of the finer details of highland clothing from this era. It seems the research is tougher going in this area and period. I am use to victorian era research, which there is plenty of documentation, as well as the advantage of photos.

Hmmm the best place i know of would be....

http://circleofgentlemen.info/shop/sporrans/

Most of them are not cheap to say the least but they are pretty spot on. The cunningham sporran is the one i went for as its the most basic, Which is good for my garb. As for books im not sure. Your best best is to talk to other re-enactors etc. Thats what i did anyway.

[The Bear]

After ages of trying to get a hold of a jacket or long sleaved waistcoat i have finaly had one made and its in the post as i write this. I used the quartermasters general and found them to be very good. Quick and good sevice at a great price too!

They took some pics of the actual jacket they made for me so here is a link. Have a long if you want. Right at the bottom of the link.

http://www.thequartermastergeneral.c...oth_gentlemens

[Erikm]

After ages of trying to get a hold of a jacket or long sleaved waistcoat i have finaly had one made and its in the post as i write this. I used the quartermasters general and found them to be very good. Quick and good sevice at a great price too!

They took some pics of the actual jacket they made for me so here is a link. Have a long if you want. Right at the bottom of the link.

http://www.thequartermastergeneral.c...oth_gentlemens

Glad you found a place

[Woodsheal]

Todd, the leatherworker who sells his wares here:
http://www.foxblade.co.uk/

...is an authenticity-devoted reenactor, and knows his stuff. He has sporran designs based on originals....

[Nighthawk]

Todd, the leatherworker who sells his wares here:
http://www.foxblade.co.uk/

...is an authenticity-devoted reenactor, and knows his stuff. He has sporran designs based on originals....

Wow!! Those 2 sporrans he has pictures of are just sexy!! Thanks for that link! I need a buckler for the targe that I'm reproducing and he has just the thing!!

[Woodsheal]

Wow!! Those 2 sporrans he has pictures of are just sexy!! Thanks for that link! I need a buckler for the targe that I'm reproducing and he has just the thing!!

Those three-pouch sporrans ARE very cool! I've been meaning to write to him to get the size difference between the large and small versions....

[Dale Seago]

Those three-pouch sporrans ARE very cool!

Indeed they are! My own practice has been to carry a separate small leather drawstring pouch as a "siller poke" in my sporran to keep my money separate from other items and easy to find.

[Erikm]

Had a blast at the Minden LA, Tartan Festival here are a few pics me and a friend, his stuff was put together at the last minute as you can see with the modern kilt but we had fun.Thanks everyone for there help with my Jacobite gear