48th Bn Highlanders on parade – 1899

Lithographed copy of original; wood frame, cardboard matting, glass cover. Frame has brass plaque presented to LCol M.E. George, CD from the Old Comrades Association.

Lithograph of the original painting of the 48th Battalion (Highlanders) in full scarlet dress uniform, displayed in the museum on the south wall. Under the painting on the left side: ‘Supplement to the Christmas Globe, 1899’.

In the foreground on horseback is LCol Cosby, Commanding Officer. The picture is signed by the artist, Arthur H. Hider. The city of Toronto skyline is in the distant background. Notice the pipers are wearing the Davidson Tartan. In 1913 pipers changed to the Stewart of Fingask Tartan.

Classification
Images
Era
1891 – 1913 Early years
Location of artifact
Armoury, Lines
Associated name(s)
LCol Cosby on horseback in foreground

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