| A tobacco label showing the deaths of Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill, 24th Regiment, in the aftermath of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Although no credit is noted this lithograph is based upon a drawing by noted British war artist Charles Fripp. It is interesting to note the mis-spelling of Melvill's name with an "e" at the end of it. Also notable id the interesting spelling of Isandlwana as "Isandlwhana". This place name's spelling has changed over the years but this is the only example of this specific rendition. Chromolithograph 10 1/2 Inches by 10 1/2 Inches (26.5 cm x 26.5 cm) British/American Tobacco Co., Ltd. Litho by A. Hoen & Co. Inc. Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. c. 1880 |
