Image of w. S. Gilbert as captain in the royal aberdeenshire highlanders, from between 1875 (when the kilt was added to the uniform) and 1878 (when gilbert resigned). For dating, see: ainger, michael, gilbert and sullivan: a dual biography. Page 112: "the highlight of [1875] for the royal aberdeenshire highlanders was a change in regimental dress: from that year gilbert donned the kilt as part of his uniform". Page 154 gives his resignation date as 24 april, 1878. Date: between 1875 and 1878.
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