The RED COAT belonged to Alec Lyille, Esq at Gardyne Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland. Alec at the age of 16 played golf with Mr. Lyille who was 40 years of age at the time. His son presented this coat to A.H. Findlay a good many years ago. To our estimation the RED COAT is at least 164 years of age as of 2010.
This red coat is Alex's most prized collectable. He wore this coat when he poised for the picture for Wright & Ditson Sporting Goods in Late 1897. It still shows well and looks the part. The buttons are most interesting. Over the years, winners of golf tournamnets were provided coats of distinctive colors and plaids. Picture to come.