Collection Highlights
Walker's Appeal, In Four Articles
Date:
1829
Object Number:
LIB.E441.Box.W1784.W3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Kilt
Object Number:
Z.3079
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 26 x 27 in. ( 5.1 x 66 x 68.6 cm )
Description:
Red and green plaid wool pleated kilt; right side closure with metal buckle, double-tongued chape; fringe along the right side open edge; buckle on the inside to fasten to strap, waist lined with twill-weave cotton.
Gallery Label:
This kilt is from a uniform worn by a member of the 79th New York State Militia Highlanders, called the Cameron Highlanders after the Scottish regiment. Many of its ante-bellum members were Scottish. They wore the kilt in violation of New York State militia regulations and were reprimanded at their first parade, bu continued the practice. After Bull Run, they retained the Scottish cut jacket but wore regulation blue trousers. Officers continued to wear kilts for parades.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
