Hong Kong Regiment (2)

 

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Hong Kong Regiment (2)

Shows same regiment at bayonet drill, keeping time with full regimental band. The uniform is the British scarlet coat and black trousers, bound tightly below the knee with their peculiar cloth leggings. The "puggri" or turban, is of dark blue and red.

The Phonoscope, 08/1898

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1 Edison n.c. (MU 505).  
2 James White. Frederick Blechynden  
3 07-31/03/1898. © Thomas A. Edison, 22/06/1898 50 ft
4 Chine. Hong Kong.  

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