I just now took a quick cursory read of the article, and found a few errors. For one, he suggests that Henry VIII forbade the use of more than 7 ells in a...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Jun 4, 2006 6:21 pm
At 4:57 PM -0400 6/3/06, Matthew A. C. Newsome wrote (about ... I found more than a few ;-) For example, he equates the "leine croich" as a gambeson -- a leine...
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Matthew A. C. Newsome
macalba
Jun 4, 2006 9:08 pm
... Which is why I didn't bother going through all the errors -- to be honest I only skimmed the article, as my time is at a premium lately. I did notice the...
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ebrowder@...
gobha82
Jun 5, 2006 12:06 am
If I remember correctly, he was also wearing a large circular broach with an 18th century feileadh mor as well--and the ironwork in the background was horrible...
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Julie Stackable, SCA ...
malvoisine
Jun 5, 2006 1:33 am
Fearghus, I hope you know no offense was meant to you for asking about this website, but this group is truly appalling. Now, if it was just one of the *many*...
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Glenn McDavid
gtmcdavid
Jun 5, 2006 10:45 am
... Perhaps people could contact them. However, it would really be more constructive if they were told specifics, with corrections and documentation. That...
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m'Lord Fearghus
mlord_freaghus
Jun 5, 2006 7:14 pm
okay, i been searching for a while about cothing and no be able really find much on the juse of dublet and belted plaid. i only been able to find one picture...
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Julie Stackable, SCA ...
malvoisine
Jun 6, 2006 12:14 am
That was meant, really, as tongue in cheek. I have, in the past, sent a couple of VERY gently chiding emails before requesting corrections on websites that...
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Fearghus
mlord_freaghus
Jun 6, 2006 11:46 am
i not sure that site for resarech and wahy i ask is becuse i know some on this list has reivew it so why beat around the bush when i can house month!!!...
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Joy Prue
macaw_mom
Jun 14, 2006 12:56 am
Greetings: Most of you know about my love of travel. I just embarked on a new adventure that I am so excited to share with you. As of last month I became an...
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Julie Stackable, SCA ...
malvoisine
Jun 14, 2006 6:44 pm
Greetings all, The list has been REAL quiet so far this summer, so I thought I would try once again to put out a topic. I have a couple of areas of research...
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Diana Cosby
vkmyth
Jun 14, 2006 6:56 pm
... ~Julie, have you tried, "The Costume of Scotland," by J. Telfer Dunbar? Another book I'd suggest checking out is, "Medieval Costume in England & France,"...
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Erin Cabana
arianhrod2
Jun 14, 2006 7:24 pm
I can't help you with the lowland dress, but I can offer to do some research once I get to Scotland this summer. By the way, I'm new. My mundane name is Erin,...
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Wildecelery@...
ardeniasidhe
Jun 15, 2006 2:44 pm
Attached Message From:wildecelery@... To:notify-dg-albanach@yahoogroups.com Subject:Re: [albanach] Digest Number 900 Date:Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:37:59 -0400 ...
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A. K. Brown
heatherwind
Jun 16, 2006 6:34 am
*peeks out of lurk mode* If it's of any help to you, I can think of a personal favorite ... Blessing for a Student May you be blessed by the nine gifts of the...
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Nancy
dragonlessa
Jun 16, 2006 11:44 am
... for women. If you are able to help with this or foods from that area in the late 1600's I would really appreciate it. Thank you for your time. Nancy ... ...
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Julie Stackable, SCA ...
malvoisine
Jun 24, 2006 4:22 am
Greetings all, I have found an interesting tidbit on this portrait I'd never paid attention to - he is wearing a heart shaped pendant, clearly an allusion to...
Hi all-- Have a quick research question that I hope you may be able to help me with or find the information for. Does Scotland have any large wild predators,...
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deyodragon
Jul 17, 2006 6:53 pm
I'm personifying an early-mid 14th century Lowlander. All of the good sources tell me that I will be dressing more like the English of the late 13th century....
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Doug Saball
dr_douglittle@...
Jul 18, 2006 10:56 am
Hi Cristal, My family is also looking at the same time period, and I have found the same thing. My wife's family was located around Waterford = lowlands....
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Matthew A. C. Newsome
macalba
Jul 18, 2006 11:17 am
... Actually, you've got the great kilt about 150 years earlier than it was actually worn. The earliest documented evidence we have of the belted plaid (aka...
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Muirghein
wolfestead
Jul 18, 2006 7:00 pm
I don't recall seeing this here, so if it's a duplicate I apologize. Some of these are pre-eriod, some are post-, and some are right up our timeline :-). ...
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Hobbe
hobbe_yonge
Jul 19, 2006 3:07 am
It seems that there is currently nothing larger than the badger, wildcat or fox. The wild haggis, although small in statue, can be quite deadly when cornered. ...
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christopher edwards
deyodragon
Jul 19, 2006 7:10 am
Greetings Doug! I've got a really nice great kilt which I've worn on many occasions. It's an olive base with white and black lines making the typical tartan...
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Matthew A. C. Newsome
macalba
Jul 19, 2006 12:51 pm
... As the great kilt can be documented to 1594, worn by Scottish Highlanders, then yes, it is fine for the SCA in general, as all the costuming requirements...
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Suzanna McMahan
suzanna_leslie
Jul 19, 2006 4:12 pm
My name is Suzanna and I live near Jackson, Mississippi. I have decided on a Pictish persona in pre-100 Scotland. If anyone can help me find garb to buy...
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christopher edwards
deyodragon
Jul 19, 2006 8:45 pm
Sorry to confuse! A lowland Scot would, as pointed out, never have worn a kilt except in much later years. Much later, and then only as an affront to the...
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Doug Saball
dr_douglittle@...
Jul 20, 2006 11:12 am
Mathew, I can not agree more!!! It is thought the erroneous Hollyweard depiction of "Breaveheart" that confounds the issue!!! IMHO the "Belted Plaid" should...
