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This short coat of Royal Stewart tartan belonged to Sir John James Scott Douglas when he was a Captain in the 22nd Light Dragoons, at the age of 27. It is made of worsted tartan with blue velvet facings. Sprays of thistles have been embroidered at the cuffs and collar, using silver metal thread. Single-breasted with a straight cut-away at the hips, the coat is fastened by a row of domed white metal buttons of a type commonly seen in military clothing.
The same thistle pattern adorns the cuffs of the coat. Tartan coat worn by Sir John James Scott-Douglas, c.1819 (H.TTA 16)
Tartan coat worn by Sir John James Scott-Douglas, c.1819 (H.TTA 16)
Tartan coat worn by Sir John James Scott-Douglas, c.1819 (H.TTA 16)
Tartan coat worn by Sir John James Scott-Douglas, c.1819 (H.TTA 16)
Thistles worked in metal thread against blue silk velvet. The high collar is lined with tartan and fastened with hooks and eyes. Tartan coat worn by Sir John James Scott-Douglas, c.1819 (H.TTA 16)
The coat tails are heavy with domed metal buttons. These are for decoration only and serve no practical function. Tartan coat worn by Sir John James Scott-Douglas, c.1819 (H.TTA 16)
