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Image Not Available for Uniforms of the American Revolution: Sir William Howe in Full Dress Uniform
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Sir William Howe in Full Dress Uniform
Image Not Available for Uniforms of the American Revolution: Sir William Howe in Full Dress Uniform
Artist/Maker (American, 1873 – 1923)

Uniforms of the American Revolution: Sir William Howe in Full Dress Uniform

ca. 1910
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on board
Overall: 14 7/8 × 9 3/8 in. (37.8 × 23.8 cm)
Mat: 19 1/8 × 14 1/8 in. (48.6 × 35.9 cm)
Gift of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
1921.108
This is one of the original studies by Lefferts for his landmark Uniforms of the American, British, French, and German Armies in the War of the American Revolution, 1775-1783, published by the Society in 1926. The result of a lifetime of research by the artist and author, this volume was the first major published treatise on regimental uniforms of the Revolutionary war.
DescriptionMilitary
SignedSigned at lower left in brown watercolor: "Chas. M. Lefferts"
InscribedInscribed along upper edge: "Sir Wm. Howe C. in C. British Army 1776-78. in America. Full dress dismounted"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Image Not Available for Uniforms of the American Revolution: British General, Full Dress, Mounted, 1775-78
Uniforms of the American Revolution: British General, Full Dress, Mounted, 1775-78
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1923.144
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Uniforms of the American Revolution: Privates, Royal North British Fusileers, 21st Regiment of Foot, Winter Dress in Canada
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1921.112
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Uniforms of the American Revolution: Officer, 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, British Army; verso: three fragmentary studies of uniforms
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
1912
1923.149
Uniforms of the American Revolution: American Farmers Forming Ranks at Concord
Uniforms of the American Revolution: American Farmers Forming Ranks at Concord
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1923.135
Image Not Available for Uniform Details of General George Washington and Sir William Howe
Uniform Details of General George Washington and Sir William Howe
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
1912
1923.141
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Corporal, Grenadier Company, Gâtinais Regiment, French Army
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Corporal, Grenadier Company, Gâtinais Regiment, French Army
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1921.116
Image Not Available for Uniforms of the American Revolution: Drummer, 40th Regiment of Foot, British Army, 1776
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Drummer, 40th Regiment of Foot, British Army, 1776
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
1912
1923.148
Image Not Available for Uniforms of the American Revolution: Privates, Green Mountain Rangers
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Privates, Green Mountain Rangers
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1920.143
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Private, 23rd Massachusetts Continental Infantry
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Private, 23rd Massachusetts Continental Infantry
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1920.146
Image Not Available for Uniforms of the American Revolution: Private, British Army, 43rd Regiment, 1775
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Private, British Army, 43rd Regiment, 1775
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1920.150
Image Not Available for Uniforms of the American Revolution: Hussar of Lauzun's Legion, French Army
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Hussar of Lauzun's Legion, French Army
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1923.150
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Hessian Grenadier, Regiment von Rall of Hesse-Cassel
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Hessian Grenadier, Regiment von Rall of Hesse-Cassel
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1923.154