A Tapestry Scottish Regiments British Army 1895

Scottish Regiments shown - The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Princess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Gordon Highlanders, Highland Light Infantry, Royal Scots Fusiliers, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), Scots Guards, The original art work by military artist Richard Simkin. published in The Boy’s Own Paper, A Pen & Ink Drawing By W.L Hope Of Longsight, Manchester Commenced 19th November 1900 Finished 1st March 1901 Who faithfully copied and created a highly detailed, hand-rendered military drawing with a wonderful original pen and ink frame. This pen and ink study is in my own collection. was used to re-create this in the style of a Berlin Wool Work Narrowed down based on an AI search through British records 2 candidates William Hope (Age 14) – The Lithographic Apprentice or William L. Hope (Age 15) Scholar - William Hope (Age 14) – The Lithographic Apprentice is historically the strongest match for the creator of a highly detailed, hand-rendered military drawing. Age in 1901: 14 (born around 1887). He is listed as a "Lithographic / Printer's Apprentice" or trainee draughtsman. Why it fits: Manchester was a major global capital for the textile and printing industries. Young boys with a natural talent for art were frequently apprenticed into printing firms around ages 13–14.