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Uniforms of the American Revolution: Lieutenant, Rhode Island Train of Artillery
Image Not Available for Uniforms of the American Revolution: Lieutenant, Rhode Island Train of Artillery
Artist/Maker (American, 1873 – 1923)

Uniforms of the American Revolution: Lieutenant, Rhode Island Train of Artillery

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 1/4 × 14 1/4 in. (48.9 × 36.2 cm)
Gift of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
1922.147
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
Markingssignature: lower left: "Chas M. Lefferts"
InscribedSigned at lower left in brown watercolor: "Chas. M. Lefferts"; inscribed at lower center: "Parade Dress"; along upper edge: "Rhode Island Train of Artillery (Capt. John Crane) 1775. A Lieutenant"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
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