American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.
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AWI Philadelphia Campaign 1777 Attack on the british Arrièregarde/ Rearguard http://bennosfiguresforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1... -
This is the first stage of an excellent project. This is the corner tower of a recreation of the fort in the movie Drums Along the Mohawk... -
It's not easy photographing smaller figures but Richard has done an excellent job. These miniatures are excellent. He says 'The...
Yes, you can see that it is a bit of a puzzle. The 46th wore bright yellow facings, based on the facing and lace sample. The sitter's appear to be almost brown. Maybe the painting needs a cleaning? Buff cross belts, but not all light bobs had black belts. The cap is nothing unexpected. The collar is a puzzle. Short standing collar, instead of cape or rise and fall. The age of the chap makes him look like he is a little long in the tooth for a light bob. I guess he is an officer because of the (silver?) fringe in his wings. Also, just as grenadier officers did not have to be tall, light infantry officers did not have to be young and vigorous. My best guess would date this to 1771-76, when the 46th was on home service. The standing collar on an unlaced coat or jacket makes me think he has had a pre-1768 coat made into a frock for service wear. Probably a senior lieutenant posted to the new light company (maybe with promotion to captain). Notice that he isn't wearing his hair in typical flank company manner, braided and tucked under the cap. Big ribbon in the back.
ReplyDeleteI think I see part of his shirt collar protruding over his white roller. That argues for an earlier date, pre-1778. Very interesting, but I am sure more skilled observers will get to the bottom of this enigmatic image!