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Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Uniforms of British and Canadian Troops Serving in Canada, War of 1812: Private, 100th Regiment of Foot, in Winter Kit on the Niagara Frontier
Object Number:
1932.175
Date:
1931
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink and wash, gouache, and graphite on board
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. ( 26.4 x 19 cm )
Marks:
Signed and dated: at lower right: "A. R. Cattley 1931"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower right in black wash: "A. R. Cattley / 1931"; verso inscribed and signed at lower right in black ink:"To W. L. Calver Esqre. / With compliments / from Alex. R. Cattley / Xmas 1931"; at center: "A Private of the 100th Foot in / winter kit on the Niagara Frontier. / (War of 1812-14)"
Description:
Military
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. William L. Calver
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
