The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment – 1891 Lithograph by Richard Simkin

Original chromolithograph dated 1891, illustrated by Richard Simkin. Depicts soldiers of The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (47th & 81st Foot) in full dress uniform: red tunics, white belts, black trousers, and black helmets. The group stands in formation on open ground, with one officer in a black uniform positioned in front, sword drawn. Captioned “THE LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT 47TH & 81ST FOOT” below image. Simkin’s signature appears lower left.

- Artist: Richard Simkin (signed) 

- Date: 1891 

- Medium: Chromolithograph on card 

- Mounting: Card-mounted, unframed 

- Dimensions: Approx. 35 × 43 cm (dimensions of the mount) 

- Condition: Very good. Slight age-related toning; colours remain vivid. No foxing.

Please note the print has been protected with glossy cellophane wrapping which impacts on the photograph. I have included an enhanced photograph to show how it may look without wrapping and under high colour temperature light.

On the reverse is a sticker from Storey’s Ltd., a known dealer of antique prints and ephemera.

A detailed and well-composed example from Simkin’s series, notable for its depiction of both battalions and the officer’s contrasting uniform. A strong reference piece for collectors of regimental history or late-Victorian military dress.