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Post by paranger on Feb 12, 2022 12:54:25 GMT -7
Here is the full painting. It is by David Allan, in 1780, (according to the forum I found it on, xmarksthescot.com) so you called it Paranger! Its a while after my chosen time period but an interesting painting non the less. From what I got from the above forum trews are a kind of trowser and/or stocking and breeches sewn together? Well done, lenapej! Yes, that's it, essentially: a sort of hosery / trouser combo.
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 27, 2022 20:36:09 GMT -7
I’ve kept this thread in my gray matter archive and was reminded of it when I came across this image while researching something else. “Stocking Leggings”?
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Post by artificer on Jun 28, 2022 8:09:15 GMT -7
Here is the full painting. It is by David Allan, in 1780, (according to the forum I found it on, xmarksthescot.com) so you called it Paranger! Its a while after my chosen time period but an interesting painting non the less. From what I got from the above forum trews are a kind of trowser and/or stocking and breeches sewn together? I'm sorry to say I missed this thread until recently. When I saw the Pic of the single dancer, initially my "BS Buzzer" went off BIG TIME for him wearing a Military Diced Bonnet with civilian clothing, which absolutely was not supposed to have been done at this time. I thought it might be "artistic license" at best. But now looking at the entire painting, all KINDS of things are going on here. Then I spotted the Highlander Soldier seated on the far right with his arm around the woman's shoulder and he is in CORRECT enlisted period uniform, including the black ostrich plume on his Bonnet, Madder Red Regimental Coat, Military Diced Hose and Philabeag or Short Kilt, with his basket hilt broadsword at his feet. Then I spotted the Military Diced Bonnet on the ground to the left of the dog, presumably from the dancer with his back to us, again with no ostrich plume. The Plaid of his Philabeag might or might not also be a Military Plaid, though he is wearing a civilian coat. His Diced Hose look to be Military. Then I spotted the man standing to the right of the dancer facing away. He is also wearing a Diced Military Bonnet and without an Ostrich Plume. Initially, I thought he was wearing a Great Kilt, but that is not correct as the plaid of the cloth wrap he has around his shoulders is different than the plaid of his Philabeag, which also might be a Military Plaid. He is also wearing what looks like Military Diced Hose. This all just didn't make sense until I spotted the Man standing in back of the Cellist. He is all in black and his neck wrapping appears to be that of a Presbyterian Minister in the period. THAT could be the key to the whole painting. What this MIGHT be is a Soldier's Wedding Party away from camp or garrison. The main male dancer facing forward might have chosen to wear civilian clothes as the Groom, but still retains his military Diced Bonnet. The dancer to his right and facing away might be his best man and chose to wear a civilian Jacket instead of his Regimental. Nothing else I can think of would explain all the military Diced Bonnets and the Military Diced Hose at least three men appear to be wearing. Oh, those Military Ostrich Plumes were EXPENSIVE in those days and if a Soldier lost or "broke" his plume, he would have been punished and the money to pay for a replacement plume would have been taken from his pay. So, it would have been natural for them to have removed their plumes when they danced and got drunk at a party. Scottish Civilian Trews in this period were tailored tight from a man's ankles all the way up through at least his thighs. Plaid material was cut on the bias to give that diced or "diamond" pattern. Gus
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 28, 2022 19:58:40 GMT -7
RUN away from Amos Gardner, of this Town, a Negro Man named Cambridge, a short thick-set Fellow, about 24 Years old; he had on when he went away, a thick black Jacket, and another of blue and white strip’d Flannel, without Sleeves, a worsted Cap, new Shoes, a Pair of old Stocking Leggings, of a grey Colour, and a Pair of wide Trousers.
The Providence Gazette; And Country Journal, August 4, 1764
Paul at Wm. Booth Draper feels these were knit leggings, as stockings were knit.
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Post by lenapej on Jul 1, 2022 15:53:22 GMT -7
I’ve kept this thread in my gray matter archive and was reminded of it when I came across this image while researching something else. “Stocking Leggings”? <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> I think these are buckskin leggings, it seems most leggings made by Indians were very form fitting, & judging from the decoration I would guess these were created by an Indian. Also the above run-away add is interesting, thanks for sharing.
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Post by spence on Jul 1, 2022 16:59:22 GMT -7
I just had a thought....felt great....We may be missing an obvious. Could it be that by 'stocking leggings' they were simply referring to Indian leggings? They certainly used the term 'Indian stockings' for leggings, as for example:
The Pennsylvania Gazette April 2, 1741 RUN away .....Had on when he went away, a striped Blanket, brown Duroy Coat, Ozenbrigs Shirt, Leather Breeches, white half thick Indian Stockings, Indian Shoes , worsted Cap, Felt Hat:
The Pennsylvania Gazette March 11, 1756 BOSTON, March 1. Extract of a Letter from an officer at Fort Cumberland, in Nova Scotia, dated February 6, 1756..... by a Council that he called, it was agreed to prepare 500 Men for this Undertaking: Whereupon all the Taylors were employed in making Indian Stockings, cases for their Firelocks, Mittens and Waistcoats, and the French Prisoners in making Mogasons.
Captain John Knox, Historical Journal, 1757. [with the 43rd Regiment of Foot] "The Colonel is ordered to provide the regiment with flannel under-waistcoats, and Leggers, or Indian stockings-, here follows a description of them:..."
Spence
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