Staff Officers 1776-80, 285-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1916-04-03

GUSN

GUSN-391134

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Prints and Engravings
Staff Officers 1776-80, 285-A
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Prints and Engravings

Description

The image depicts two military staff officers from 1776-80. One officer is mounted on a horse, dressed in a formal uniform with decorative epaulettes and a hat. The other officer stands beside, holding a document, also in uniform with similar epaulettes and a hat. They are positioned in front of a building with a porch and shuttered windows. Copy from B.P.L. book by William Walton called The Army and Navy of the United States-1776-1891, Edition De Luxe. From Part One - Generals, General Organizations, Military Schools - Section I.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
Colonial American styles
uniforms
military uniforms
prints (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

17178

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023870
A-Series negative 285-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.004.285-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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