Uniforms of the American Revolution: Hessian Grenadier, Erb Prinz Fusileer Regiment of Hesse-Cassel

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1912
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. ( 25.1 x 18.4 cm ) mat: 9 1/8 x 14 1/4 in. ( 23.2 x 36.2 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Estate of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number: 
1923.153
Marks: 
signature: lower right: "Chas. M. Lefferts/ 12"
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower right in brown watercolor: "Chas. M. Lefferts / 12"; verso inscribed at upper center in graphite: "grenadier of Hessian Regt. / 'Erb Prinz.' / 1776"
Gallery Label: 
This is an unpublished study of a Revolutionary War private soldier in regimental dress.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1912
eMuseum Object ID: 
16206
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: The Helvetia, Swiss (F-49), Two Sides Depicted, with Vignettes of the Flag and Standard of Switzerland

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1891
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink, gray wash, collage, graphite, and gouache, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 x 15 3/8 in. ( 27.9 x 39.1 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.445
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed bottom right: Ap. 1891 /Rufus A. Grider.
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed and signed at lower right in brown ink: "THE HELVETIA. / is a SWISS POWDER HORN...Ap. 1891. / Rufus A. Grider.", with a brief history of the horn
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1891
eMuseum Object ID: 
16204
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: Mars and Venus with Bellona Goddess of War Crowned by Victory (F-48), Two Sides Depicted

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1890
Medium: 
Graphite, watercolor, and gray wash, with glazing on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/8 x 14 5/8 in. ( 28.3 x 37.1 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.444
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed bottom right: Sketched in pencil by G.P. Gaskell of London, in watercolor by Rufus A. Grider of Canajoharie N.Y.
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed and signed at lower right in gray ink: "Sk'd in Pencil by G.P. Gaskell of London / in Water Color by Rufus A. Grider of Canajoharie N.Y. / Oct. 1890."; inscribed at lower center in etiquette in brown ink: "IVORY / POWDER FLASK. / Mounted with Silver...MARS, the God of War, & VENUS on the one side, / BELLONA, the Goddess of War, Crowned / by VICTORY on the other side."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
16203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: The Boar's Tooth, German, with Chain (F-53)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1891
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, graphite, gouache, and silver metallic pigment, with selective glazing on paper laid on heavy beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 x 8 7/8 in. ( 17.8 x 22.5 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.449
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed bottom right: Rufus A. Grider/ Canajoharie/ N.Y. Feb. 1891
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower right inside image in white gouache: "Rufus A Grider / Canajoharie / N.Y. / Feb. 1891."; inscribed at lower center in black ink: "The 'BOAR'S TOOTH' was made from the fang of / a Wild Boar...", followed by a brief history of the horn
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1891
eMuseum Object ID: 
16202
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Uniforms of the American Revolution: Hussar of Lauzun's Legion, French Army

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1910
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on beige paper laid on board
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 3/8 x 6 in. ( 21.3 x 15.2 cm ) mat: 19 1/8 x 14 1/4 in. ( 48.6 x 36.2 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Estate of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number: 
1923.150
Marks: 
inscription: pencil: "[re: details of uniforms]"
Inscriptions: 
Recto has 4 detail sketches and extensive color and style annotations in graphite; verso inscribed at upper center in black ink: "French Army / Hussar of Lauzun's Legion"
Gallery Label: 
This unpublished watercolor includes pencil notations and details of uniform.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1923
eMuseum Object ID: 
16201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Uniforms of the American Revolution: British General, Field Dress, Mounted, 1778-84

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1910
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/16 x 7 1/2 in. ( 25.9 x 19 cm ) mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. ( 48.9 x 36.2 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Estate of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number: 
1923.145
Marks: 
signature: lower right: "Chas M. Lefferts"
Inscriptions: 
Signed at lower right in gray watercolor: "Chas. M. Lefferts"; verso inscribed at center in graphite: "British General 1778-84 / mounted dress in field."
Gallery Label: 
This is an unpublished study.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
16199
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Uniforms of the American Revolution: British General, Full Dress, Mounted, 1775-78

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1910
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 x 7 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 19 cm ) mat: 19 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. ( 48.6 x 35.9 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Estate of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number: 
1923.144
Marks: 
signature: lower right: "Chas M. Lefferts"
Inscriptions: 
Signed at lower right in brown watercolor: "Chas. M. Lefferts"; verso inscribed at center in graphite: "British General 1775-78 / Mounted full dress."
Gallery Label: 
This is an unpublished study.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1923
eMuseum Object ID: 
16198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Uniforms of the American Revolution: Musicians, 4th Regiment of Foot, British Army, 1788

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1912
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 x 7 in. ( 25.4 x 17.8 cm ) mat: 19 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. ( 48.6 x 35.9 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Estate of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number: 
1923.139
Marks: 
signature and date: lower left: "Chas. M. Lefferts 1912"
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower left in black ink: "Chas. M. Lefferts / 1912"; verso has attached printed label with historical background
Gallery Label: 
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.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1923
eMuseum Object ID: 
16196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Uniforms of the American Revolution: American Farmers Forming Ranks at Concord

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1910
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on board
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. ( 29.2 x 23.5 cm ) mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. ( 48.9 x 36.2 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Estate of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number: 
1923.135
Marks: 
signature: lower right: "Chas. M. Lefferts."
Inscriptions: 
Signed at lower right in brown watercolor: "Chas. M. Lefferts"
Gallery Label: 
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.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1923
eMuseum Object ID: 
16195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Scenes from the American Revolution: College of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1910
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on board
Dimensions: 
Overall: 12 1/2 x 20 in. ( 31.8 x 50.8 cm ) mat: 22 x 28 in. ( 55.9 x 71.1 cm )
Description: 
History
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Estate of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number: 
1923.130
Gallery Label: 
This shows the Academy of the College of Philadelphia as it appeared in the eighteenth century at Fourth and Arch streets, Philadelphia. The college was the forerunner of the Unviersity of Pennsylvania.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1923
eMuseum Object ID: 
16194
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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