1873 Wood Engraving Horatio G Robley Art Christmas Dinner 91st Highlanders YTG5

"A Soldiers' Entertainment - The Commander Giving A Toast"

This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration by Capt. Horatio Gordon Robley (1840-1930) that depicts the Christmas Dinner of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) Regiment, I Company of the 91st Highlanders, an infantry regiment of the British Army during the Victorian era.

CONDITION

This 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 14 x 11.25 inches; 36 x 29 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is proud to present a collection of wood engravings from 1873 issues of The Graphic magazine that illustrate the people, places, and events of Victorian era England, including hare coursing at Great Altcar, London cityscapes, sailing ships of the British Royal Navy, and many others! To continue indulging your inner Anglophile, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

This piece was illustrated by Robley, Horatio Gordon. There is no visible artist signature.

Keywords specific to this image: Holiday, Banquet, England, Scottish, Bagpipes, Kilt, Military

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