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"Garrison Athletics at the Curragh Camp - Sword v. Lance"
This is an original 1874 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration by Lt. Allan Gilmore that portrays soldiers in the 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot of the British Army on horseback competing in a military garrison athletic contest of sword versus lance while encamped at Curragh, County Kildare, Ireland during the Victorian era.
CONDITION
This 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Light surface rub - bottom left corner. Please note: There is printing on the verso.
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This piece was illustrated by Gilmore, Allan. There is no visible artist signature.
Keywords specific to this image: Equestrian, Sports, Troops, Infantry
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