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Coloured print of the raising of the Gordon Highlanders

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After the painting by W. Skeoch Cumming

Postcard of Coloured print of the raising of the Gordon Highlanders.
000-000-100-238-C
© National Museums Scotland

Coloured print of the raising of the Gordon Highlanders

Coloured print of the 'Raising of the Gordons' (Gordon Highlanders) by William Skeoch Cumming. A romanticised view of the Highlands typical of the later 19th century, showing Jean, Duchess of Gordon on horseback passing on a favour to a new recruit.

In February 1794 when the French declared war on Britain and Holland, the patriotic Duke of Gordon offered to raise a regiment for the Government. The Duke and his son, the Marquess of Huntly, took a personal interest in the recruiting process.

According to a romantic tale, Jean Duchess of Gordon gave a kiss to all the men who enlisted in the regiment. This view of the Highlands is a typically sentimental view of Scotland; we can see a collie dog, thistles and full tartan dress worn by all.


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Online ID: 000-000-100-238-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0207: The Thistle at War
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1931.270
Date: Late 19th century
Material:
Dimensions: 630 mm H x 480 mm W
What: Print
Subject: Prints / History - Military
Who: Gordon Highlanders (British land forces)
W.Skeoch Cumming (engraver)
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Event:
Description: Gordon Highlanders - Coloured print of 'The Raising of The Gordons' by W. Skeoch Cumming.
References:
  • Wood, Stephen The Scottish soldier. Manchester: Archive Publications with NMS, 1987 
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