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25th March 15, 02:13 PM
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Robertson Red help needed
Evening all.
I am considering a new kilt in Robertson red in modern colours but am intrigued by the possibility of Robertson 1819 and maybe Wilson's colours, which I know little about. Can anyone help?
Steve.
"We, the kilted ones, are ahead of the curve" - Bren.
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25th March 15, 03:01 PM
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There is no such thing a Robertson 1819 per se. The 1819 Key Pattern Book was Wilsons' in-house instruction manual/recipe book. Wilsons were the first to develop standardised colours and patterns, their stock shades fell somewhere between the current modern and muted colours. None of the current weavers offer Wilsons' shades as stock but they can easily be done as a special. Here is an example c1830 of their Robertson with the white line.
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25th March 15, 05:58 PM
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Sorry, but I'm not going to be much help, here. But, if you decide to go the modern route, here's what it'll look like. This is 16 oz. by Marton Mills. Good luck with whatever you choose. Either way, the Robertson is a stunning tartan.
And here's the back view of a Robertson weathered.
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26th March 15, 12:20 AM
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 Originally Posted by figheadair
There is no such thing a Robertson 1819 per se. The 1819 Key Pattern Book was Wilsons' in-house instruction manual/recipe book. Wilsons were the first to develop standardised colours and patterns, their stock shades fell somewhere between the current modern and muted colours. None of the current weavers offer Wilsons' shades as stock but they can easily be done as a special. Here is an example c1830 of their Robertson with the white line.
Cheers Peter and thanks for the pic. Food for thought!
Steve.
"We, the kilted ones, are ahead of the curve" - Bren.
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26th March 15, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by StevieR
Cheers Peter and thanks for the pic. Food for thought!
Steve, if it would help, and o the understanding that I get it back, I can send you a sample of Robertson in Wilsons' shades. PM/email me with your addres if interested.
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9th April 15, 02:29 PM
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The back view of the weathered Red Robertson closely resembles what some mills and tartan sites label as Anc. Red Robertson, but I see differences, given what appear to be shading changes from one 3-pleat group to the next. I do not think that this is a trick of the digital camera. What is the source of the fabric for this kilt, or the maker of the kilt, if you do not mind sharing that?
Many thanks, and kindest regards.
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9th April 15, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MacConnachie
The back view of the weathered Red Robertson closely resembles what some mills and tartan sites label as Anc. Red Robertson, but I see differences, given what appear to be shading changes from one 3-pleat group to the next. I do not think that this is a trick of the digital camera. What is the source of the fabric for this kilt, or the maker of the kilt, if you do not mind sharing that?
Many thanks, and kindest regards.
The rear view of the weathered Robertson: I have no idea who made this kilt, which I've sold to and Xmember in New England. The fabric seemed to be 11oz., and I have absolutely no idea as to what mill made the tartan. Sorry, not much help!
I purchased that kilt from an Xmember in Scotland, which he purchased used, so the kilt has been around.
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