Looking for a Jacket like this...

**JakobT** · 23rd March 08, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by cloves

i'd say it's closer to Geoffrey (Tailor) 's GT doublet, on the same page linked above

They are indeed quite similar, but the GT doublet only has one row of buttons, whereas the Montrose has two, making it a better match.

**michaelbeeman** · 23rd March 08, 02:17 PM

Ah, but the Montrose isn't open in the front. That is one of the main features I am after.
I will shoot Kevin an PM tomorrow, I do not wish to bother anyones Easter with work. Thanks again all.

**Hamish** · 23rd March 08, 06:05 PM

Michael, I have a Geoffrey (Tailor) GT Doublet and it can be worn either open or closed at the front. It is a single-breasted version of the Montrose Doublet and is much cooler in the wearing.

If worn open, the belt is worn on the kilt but, if worn closed, the belt is worn on the doublet.

Here is the only photo I have, which shows it closed. However, it also looks very nice with just the top button done up.

Hope that helps a little.

Take care,
Ham.

**northernsky** · 23rd March 08, 06:30 PM

Very handsome.

**michaelbeeman** · 24th March 08, 12:01 PM

That is a good suggestion, thanks.

**Nick the DSM** · 24th March 08, 06:44 PM

whoa, thats awesome! bet its expensive!

**michaelbeeman** · 24th March 08, 06:51 PM

Hamish, that is a wonderful Doublet! I've seen that shot before and it has been a serious inspiration, as do most of your ensembles. (Let's see, you have 86, that means only 71 more to go!)

**JerseyLawyer** · 25th March 08, 02:42 AM

Hamish, you certainly pull off the jabot and lace cuffs a lot better than I fear I would!

As for expensive, they are, but not nearly so much as that first link I posted in this thread. I still like that one, though!

**Hamish** · 26th March 08, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by michaelbeeman

Hamish, that is a wonderful Doublet! I've seen that shot before and it has been a serious inspiration, as do most of your ensembles. (Let's see, you have 86, that means only 71 more to go!)

Sorry Michael, but the significance of that calculation is (temporarily) escaping me! What am I missing, apart from a brain? Take care, Ham.

**Woodsheal** · 26th March 08, 01:56 PM

If you want a true 18th C. configured jacket, Missy Clark at "Barkertown Sutlery" is an excellent source. She's very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Most of my period duds were made by her....

http://www.barkertownsutlers.com/Men...1/Default.aspx