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hommes 014 | Three London Scottish Regiment Soldiers | c. 1915–1925 Vintage Photograph Framed Canvas

Long-haired sporrans fall across three kilts, their dark strands contrasting with the ordered lines of buttoned tunics and broad leather belts. Above them, arms resting across shoulders bring the figures into a closely arranged group. hommes 014 presents this restored historical photograph as a contemporary framed matte canvas reproduction.

Identified in the supplied account as soldiers of the London Scottish Regiment, the three men wear Glengarry caps, service tunics, kilts, and sporrans. The photograph’s supplied date estimate is circa 1915–1925, placing it around the First World War and its aftermath. The men, the location, and the occasion remain unknown.

The left figure rests a hand at his hip, while the three men face the camera against a plain exterior wall. Metal buttons and belt fittings punctuate the uniforms; pleated cloth, long sporran hair, and fabric folds give the full-length portrait its varied texture. A pipe running across the wall adds an everyday detail to the setting.

In a study, library, or gallery wall, the tall composition offers a focal point with detail from cap to footwear. Its restrained palette and repeated uniform elements complement an interior shaped by historical photography, while the informal shoulder gestures invite a second look.

This restored photograph brings historical male portraiture into the contemporary home. The collection attends to the clothing, gestures, and surroundings that give each image its presence. Presented within Walt & Pete®’s broader LGBTQ+ archival mission, these photographs invite close looking while respecting the limits of what is known about the people pictured.

Forgotten Moments, Forever Remembered.

Original Photograph Record

Title: Three London Scottish Regiment Soldiers in Kilts Against an Exterior Wall

Date (estimated): Circa 1915–1925, according to the supplied record; early twentieth-century uniform details support the broad period attribution

Photographer: Unknown

Place of Production: Unknown

Medium: Gelatin silver print (probable)

Dimensions: Small-format print, 3 x 5 in.

Why You’ll Love It

Distinctive uniform detail: Kilts, Glengarry caps, and long-haired sporrans give the portrait its recognizable character.
An engaging arrangement: Arms resting across shoulders connect the three standing figures.
Texture that rewards attention: Pleated cloth, metal fittings, and sporran hair create varied points of interest.
A full-length focal point: The vertical portrait suits a study, library, or historical photography gallery wall.
Historical imagery for the home: A contemporary framed matte canvas presents the restored photograph for display.

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