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Dressing case of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch
5923261 Dressing case of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch, 1818 (leather and accessories) by Scottish School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Dressing case of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch, 1818 circa.
This leather covered case was made by W and J Milne of, Edinburgh and contains manicure, shaving and toilet accessories.
A Scottish landowner, Thomas Graham began his military career late in life. His wife MaryAs poor health led the couple to live mainly abroad in warmer climates until her death in 1791. However, her coffin was callously opened and searched by French revolutionary authorities, causing Graham to develop a passionate francophobia. He volunteered as an unpaid staff officer in the operations against the French at Toulon in 1793. The following year he raised the 1st Battalion of the 90th Regiment of Foot (or Perthshire Volunteers) and was commissioned its Lieutenant-Colonel commandant. From 1794-1807, he was also returned as the Member of Parliament for Perth.
Graham served with the Austrian Army, fighting against the French in Italy, at the capture of Menorca (1798), at the defence of Messina (1799), and at the siege of Malta (1799-1800). However it was not until 1808 that he secured a full military appointment through the influence of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, with whom he then served at the Battle of Corunna (1809). Later that year Graham was again on active service in the Netherlands, and was present at the siege of Flushing (Vlissingen). Returning to the Iberian Peninsula, in 1811 Graham led the victory over the French at Barrosa, before joining Wellington at the sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo (1812) and Badajoz (1812). In 1813 he fought at Vittoria and San Sebastian before taking command of a British force sent to Holland in 1814. On his return home Graham received the thanks of Parliament and was created Baron Lynedoch.); eNational Army Museum; Scottish, out of copyright
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The print captures the exquisite dressing case of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch, dating back to 1818. This leather-covered case, crafted by W and J Milne of Edinburgh, showcases a collection of manicure, shaving, and toilet accessories. Sir Thomas Graham was a Scottish landowner who embarked on his military career later in life. His wife Mary's ill health led them to reside mainly abroad until her untimely death in 1791. The callous act of French revolutionary authorities opening and searching her coffin fueled Graham's deep-seated francophobia. In 1793, he volunteered as an unpaid staff officer in operations against the French at Toulon. Subsequently raising the 1st Battalion of the 90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers), he served as its Lieutenant-Colonel commandant from 1794-1807 while also representing Perth in Parliament. Graham fought alongside the Austrian Army against the French in various battles across Italy and participated in significant sieges such as Menorca (1798), Messina (1799), and Malta (1799-1800). It wasn't until 1808 that he secured a full military appointment through Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore's influence during their service at the Battle of Corunna. Throughout his illustrious career, Graham achieved numerous victories over the French forces at Barrosa (1811), Ciudad Rodrigo (1812), Badajoz (1812), Vittoria, San Sebastian (both in 1813) before leading a British force to Holland in 1814. For his remarkable achievements upon returning home after these campaigns, Graham received parliamentary thanks and was bestowed with the title Baron Lynedoch. This photograph immortalizes both his distinguished military legacy and this meticulously designed dressing case that accompanied him throughout his journeys.
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