Wallpaper, with scenes commemorating South African War 1899-1902

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This roll of wallpaper, dating from around 1900, is machine printed with scenes commemorating the South African War of 1899-1902.

Groups of soldiers and horses are shown in various battle positions. The scenes are printed on a buff background.

The South African War has been described as the 'first media war'. Scottish soldiers were highly visible by their distinctive Highland garb and were brought to public's attention through coverage in the rapidly expanding popular press.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-337-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1969.456
• Date: Around 1900
  c. 1900
  
• Material: Wallpaper; machine printed with war scenes on a buff ground; untrimmed
  Wallpaper / roll
  
• Dimensions: Repeat 600 mm L x 524 mm W
  
• What: Wallpaper / roll
  
• Subject: Wallpaper and friezes
  
• Who:
• Where: England
  
• Event: South African War
  
• Description: Roll of wallpaper machine printed with scenes from the South African War on a buff ground: English, c. 1900
  
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