Uniforms of the American Revolution: Private, Sherburne's Continental Regiment

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
c. 1910
Medium: 
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on board
Dimensions: 
Overall: 14 7/8 x 9 3/8 in. ( 37.8 x 23.8 cm ) mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. ( 48.9 x 36.2 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number: 
1921.98
Marks: 
signature: lower right: "Chas M. Lefferts"
Inscriptions: 
Signed at lower left in brown watercolor: "Chas. M. Lefferts"; inscribed along upper edge: "Sherburne's Continental Regt. of the Line 1778-80 A Private"
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: 
1921
eMuseum Object ID: 
16125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: James Hill (R-83), Two Sides Depicted, with Vignette Studies of Revolutionary Uniforms, Flags, and Pennants

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1892
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, graphite, and copper metallic pigment, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 7/8 x 14 11/16 in. ( 27.6 x 37.3 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.262
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed center right: Rufus A. Grider, 1892. Signed upper left: R.A. Grider/ of Canajoharie.
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower left below horn in white gouache: "RA Grider / 1892"; inscribed and signed at upper right: "The JAMES HILL POWDER HORN...Rufus A. Grider. 1892.", with a brief history of the horn; at upper left beside vignette: "The HESSIAN Grenadier..."; a numbered key at lower right below vignette identifies the uniforms and flags depicted: "No. 1 Sharp Shooter. No. 2 Regr. Infantry..."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1892
eMuseum Object ID: 
16124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: The Foul Treason (R-82), Two Sides Depicted, with Vignette Scenes of the Capture of Major Andre and the Robinson House, and Portraits of Andre and Benedict Arnold

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1892
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, graphite, and silver and copper metallic pigment, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 12 x 14 3/4 in. ( 30.5 x 37.5 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.261
Marks: 
inscriptions: signed bottom left: Dec.1892/ Rufus A. Grider/ Canajoharie / N.Y.
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed and signed at lower center below horn in brown ink: "Decr. 1892. / Rufus A. Grider / Canajoharie N.Y."; at middle right: "FOUL / TREASON", followed by a brief history of the horn; at lower left encircling vignette: "ROBINSON'S HOUSE / HERE ARNOLD & ANDRE MET TO PLOT THE TREASON."; at middle left above vignette: "Maj. JOHN ANDRE"; at middle right below vignette: "BENEDICT ARNOLD"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1892
eMuseum Object ID: 
16123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: John Peterson (R-81), Two Sides Depicted, with Vignette Views of the Liberty Tree at Boston and the Tearing Down of the Flag by the British in 1775, and a Portrait of Brigadier General Greaton

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1891
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, graphite, and blue metallic pigment, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 12 1/4 x 14 3/8 in. ( 31.1 x 36.5 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.260
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed bottom center: Rufus A. Grider/ Canajoharie N.Y. 1891
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower center below horn in black ink: "Rufus A Grider / Canajoharie N.Y. 1891."; at middle right: "The / J. PETERSON.", followed by an extensive history of the horn; at center below vignette: "The LIBERTY TREE..."; at middle left: "Brig. GENERAL GREATON..."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1891
eMuseum Object ID: 
16122
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: Josiah Benton (R-80), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette View of the Bunker Hill Monument, Boston, Massachusetts

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1892
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, graphite, and blue metallic pigment, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 12 3/4 x 15 1/8 in. ( 32.4 x 38.4 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.259
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed center: Rufus A. Grider/ 1892. Bottom right: Rufus A. Grider / of Canajoharie N.Y.
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed and signed at lower right in black ink: "This interesting relic...Rufus A Grider / of Canajoharie N.Y. / 1892."; at middle right: "The / JOSIAH BENTON"; at lower left: "JOSIAH BENTON of TOLLAND Connt....", followed by an extensive history of the horn; at center below vignette: "BUNKER HILL MONUMENT from the Boston & Maine R.R...."; historical annotations in graphite on verso
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1892
eMuseum Object ID: 
16121
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: The Waterbury or "Hearts of Oak" (R-79), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette View of Catamount Tavern, Vermont

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1891
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, graphite, and blue metallic pigment, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 x 14 5/8 in. ( 27.9 x 37.1 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.258
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed bottom right: 1891 RA Grider / Canajoharie N.Y.
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed and signed at lower right in black ink: "The WATERBURY / OR / 'HEARTS OF OAK'...1891 RA. Grider / Canajoharie N.Y."; at center below vignette: "CATAMOUNT TAVERN, Vermont Headquarters / of ETHAN ALLEN..."; historical annotations in graphite on verso
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1891
eMuseum Object ID: 
16120
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: David Belden (R-78), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette View of the Brandywine River, Pennsylvania

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1891
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, graphite, and blue metallic pigment, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 x 14 5/8 in. ( 27.9 x 37.1 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.257
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed bottom right: Canajoharie N.Y. 1891 Rufus A. Grider.
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed and signed at lower right in black ink: "The BELDEN...Canajoharie N.Y. 1891 Rufus A. Grider."; at center below vignette: "The BRANDYWINE, Chester County Penna...."; extensive historical annotations in graphite on verso
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1891
eMuseum Object ID: 
16119
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: The M. S. (R-76), with Vignette Views of the Mohawk River at Utica and Bloody Pond near West Point, New York

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1889
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, and graphite with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/2 x 13 in. ( 29.2 x 33 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.255
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed center: RA Grider Aug.14, 1889
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at center below vignette in brown ink: "RAGrider Aug 14. 1889"; below: "The MOHAWK at UTICA. at Cenl. R.R. Station..."; at middle right: "The M.S.", followed by a brief history of the horn; at lower right below vignette: "BLOODY POND on the HUDSON..."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1889
eMuseum Object ID: 
16118
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: Abraham Lincey (R-75), with a Vignette View of a Battlefield near Herkimer, New York

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1889
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, and graphite, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/4 x 14 3/16 in. ( 27.3 x 36 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.254
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed lower left: Rufus A. Grider July 1889. Upper left: Sketched July 1889/ by RA Grider
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower left below horn in brown ink: "Rufus A Grider July 1889."; also signed and dated inside vignette image; inscribed at center below vignette: "the site where 12 men fell in the Revolution..."; at middle right: "ABRAHAM LINCEY.", followed by a brief history of the horn and its owners; lower right has extensive annotations regarding the battle near Herkimer, New York
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1889
eMuseum Object ID: 
16117
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: The C. D. M. (R-74), with Carving Unfurled and a Vignette of a Dwelling Fortified by Pickets

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1889
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, graphite, and green metallic pigment, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 1/4 x 13 7/8 in. ( 26 x 35.2 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.253
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed lower left: Rufus A. Grider July 21, 1889
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower left below horn in brown ink: "Rufus A. Grider July 21. 1889."; inscribed at lower right below vignette: "A FORTIFIED DWELLING -- surrounded / by Pickets..."; at middle right: "C. D. M.", followed by a brief history of the horn
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1889
eMuseum Object ID: 
16116
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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