Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection

This vast digital collection of military artwork from the 16th through 20th centuries, vividly documents all aspects of military and naval history, with emphasis on the history and illustration of world military and naval uniforms from the 17th century to the present. In addition to the material on military and naval dress, the collection contains thousands of battle and campaign scenes, portraits, caricatures, wartime posters, original photographs, material pertaining to military decorations and insignia, heraldic ornaments, armor, weaponry, equitation, flags, knightly orders, court and ceremonial dress, architecture, and the general history of costume.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

Coldstream Guards: Bandsman, review order, c. 1910

One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin; bandsman in review order. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin; bandsman in review order. Small watercolor painted on heavy board; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger. London, Francis Edwards, 1968.

Coldstream Guards, c. 1890

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, arms folded across chest. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; standing uniform figure, arms folded across chest. Upright, matted; no margins; edges soiled. title provided by cataloger

Coldstream Guards, c. 1884

Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; uniform figure standing at attention with rifle. Original watercolor signed and dated by Wymer; uniform figure standing at attention with rifle. Narrow upright folio, matted; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Coldstream Guards, 1742

Coldstream Guards, 1742

Brown University

Original unsigned watercolor, or watercolor copy; standing uniform figure, right arm resting on grounded musket. Original unsigned watercolor, or watercolor copy; standing uniform figure, right arm resting on grounded musket. Upright folio, matted; margins intact. London, Parker Gallery, 1967.

Coldstream Guards

Coldstream Guards

Brown University

Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 color guards standing with British and regimental flags, young drummer boy in right foreground, soldier saluting in right background, outdoors. Part of collection of original watercolors on board, signed by Ibbetson, for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 color guards standing with British and regimental flags, young drummer boy in right foreground, soldier saluting in right background, outdoors. In red portfolio, red label stamped gold, "E. Ibbetson, Original watercolors for British regimental prints, c.1900-1910".

Coldstream Guards

Coldstream Guards

Brown University

One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin, this one dated 3/1884. Officers in dress and undress uniforms. One of a pair of original watercolors signed by Simkin, this one dated 3/1884. Officers in dress and undress uniforms. Matted together; clean. London, Parker Gallery.

Coldstream Guards

Coldstream Guards

Brown University

2nd in coll. of 6 original watercolors signed and sometimes dated by F.W. Scott; standing uniform figure of drummer, with drum at his feet. 2nd in coll. of 6 original watercolors signed and sometimes dated by F.W. Scott; standing uniform figure of drummer, with drum at his feet. Upright folio and medium folio, 6 pieces, matted; margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, '61. ITpIs. title provided by cataloger

Coldstream Guards

Coldstream Guards

Brown University

Color lithograph by J. Harris after Martens, published April 14th, 1849; uniform group showing front and rear of officers, drummer at right, line of privates at left. Color lithograph by J. Harris after Martens, published April 14th, 1849; uniform group showing front and rear of officers, drummer at right, line of privates at left. Upright, matted; margins. London, Francis Edwards, 1962.

Coldstream Guard. Guard Order, 1844

One of a pair of color lithographs (after Capt. The Hon. George Cadogan); single figure looking left. [See also: Coldstream Guards marching order, 1844.] One of a pair of color lithographs (after Capt. The Hon. George Cadogan); single figure looking left. [See also: Coldstream Guards marching order, 1844.] Upright medium folio, matted; margins; slightly yellowed. London, Parker Gallery, 1951.

Coldstream Gds.: in N. France 1914. "Here they come!"

Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Wollen; British rifle unit firing from behind embankment, German force advancing in right background. Part of collection of original watercolors by Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson and Holloway, for British regimental postcards published by Gale & Polden, this one signed by Wollen; British rifle unit firing from behind embankment, German force advancing in right background. In red portfolio box, red label stamped gold "Woolen, McNeill, Ibbetson & Holloway - Original watercolors for British regimental postcards c.1900-1910".

Col. Wm. Kellett Lt. Col. of 39 Regt. of Foot was present with that Corps during the Glorious defence of Gibraltar wh...

Color stipple-engraving 'Drawn & Engraved by his old Friend & Brother Officer W. Baillie 1786'; oval half-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Color stipple-engraving 'Drawn & Engraved by his old Friend & Brother Officer W. Baillie 1786'; oval half-length portrait in uniform, hatless. Upright, matted; plate mark, margins intact; margins soiled. London, Parker Gallery, 1955.

Col. William Hodson of Hodson's Horse: A scene in the Sepoy Rebellion, 1857

1st in pair of original watercolors (by Jephson - possibly Richard Mounteney Jephson); Hodson refusing supplications of grovelling mutineers. [See also: The massacre of Cawnpore]. 1st in pair of original watercolors (by Jephson - possibly Richard Mounteney Jephson); Hodson refusing supplications of grovelling mutineers. [See also: The massacre of Cawnpore]. Upright, matted; no margins; clean. London, Parker Gallery, 1960. title provided by cataloger

Col. Von Tempski & Private of Forest Rangers 1863

One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying gun and sword, standing still. One of 11 original unsigned watercolor (by Lawson) of uniform figures. Two soldiers, in uniform and carrying gun and sword, standing still. Unbound, in tan cloth slip-case, black leather label st. gold. London, Lawson, 1966.

Col. Thomas F. Meagher: The Irish patriot

Color lithograph by Bufford; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, indoors, ornamental enframement of banners etc. Color lithograph by Bufford; 3/4-length portrait in uniform, indoors, ornamental enframement of banners etc. Small upright folio; margins; slightly worn and foxed. Providence, James Tyson, 1952.

Col. Theodore Roosevelt, U.S.V.: commander of the famous Rough Riders

Color lithograph; Roosevelt, mounted, in U.S.V. uniform, waving sword. Color lithograph; Roosevelt, mounted, in U.S.V. uniform, waving sword. Small upright folio; margins entirely trimmed away; shellacked, chipped, edges cracked and slightly torn. New York, Milton L. Bernstein, 1946.

Col. Theodore Roosevelt of the "Rough Riders" after his return from Cuba

1 stereograph; Roosevelt on horseback 1 stereograph; Roosevelt on horseback Small oblong photograph. Gift of Jane Moment Jordan Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Col. Stevenson's quick step

Bust-length portrait of Thomas G. Stevenson, the first colonel of the 24th regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteers Bust-length portrait of Thomas G. Stevenson, the first colonel of the 24th regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteers composed by Rodwitska. Cover title. For piano. "To the Mass. 24th" --cover. Cover lith. ill. by L. Prang and Co.

Col. Spreckley & C. White, O.C. & staff officer, Umgasa, Matabeleland, 6th June 1896

Original sepia photograph by Taber; Spreckley seated and White standing, both in field dress, both holding knobkerries. Original sepia photograph by Taber; Spreckley seated and White standing, both in field dress, both holding knobkerries. Mounted on cream board; foxed; inscribed by White, 1897. Spreckley was a Colonel in the Bulawayo Field Force; Captain the Hon. C. J. White commanded scouts

Col. Slocum, 2nd R.I. Infantry. 1861

Full portrait of Colonal John Stanton Slocum, 2nd Rhode Island Infantry, killed at the Battle of Bull Run Full portrait of Colonal John Stanton Slocum, 2nd Rhode Island Infantry, killed at the Battle of Bull Run

Col. Rush C. Hawkins

Col. Rush C. Hawkins

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Steel-engraving (from book?) by Buttre after photograph by Brady; half-length portrait in zouave uniform and hat. Steel-engraving (from book?) by Buttre after photograph by Brady; half-length portrait in zouave uniform and hat. Upright; plate mark, margins; slightly soiled. New York, Argosy, 1955.

Col. Reeder addressing the troops

Humorous image of Colonel Reeder speaking into microphone, on stairs in front of large building. He is addressing the troops, and is flanked by Colonel Fitz. Signed Arnett Luxembourg 1945. Humorous image of Colonel Reeder speaking into microphone, on stairs in front of large building. He is addressing the troops, and is flanked by Colonel Fitz. Signed Arnett Luxembourg 1945. Arnett served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. After training in camouflage deception at Fort Meade in 1943, he became part of a special secret unit, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in January 1944. He served in Belgium, France, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. Encouraged by his officers, he did numerous cartoons to improve the morale of his fellow soldiers.

Col. Mushroom's Compts. to Lord Am---t recommends this cheap but Satisfactory mode of viewing distant Garrisons hopes...

One, uncolored of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures; three men, one in blue and two in red, a big box or peep-show on the grass, one man (Lord Amherst) is watching through holes on the box. One, uncolored of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures; three men, one in blue and two in red, a big box or peep-show on the grass, one man (Lord Amherst) is watching through holes on the box. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip label stamped gold; most clean, some worn.

Col. Minié, The inventor of the Minié rifle

Mounted wood-engraved portrait illustration with text, from magazine; half-length portrait in uniform. Mounted wood-engraved portrait illustration with text, from magazine; half-length portrait in uniform. Small upright folio, mounted on cream board; margins trimmed. title: COL. MINIE, THE INVENTOR OF THE MINIE RIFLE. text: M. MINIE, INVENTOR OF THE MINIE RIFLE. If there were people, previous to the present war in the East, who had never heard of the the Minié rifle, or who, having heard of it, discredited the stories of its deadly accuracy and great range, no one now can plead ignorance of the invention, or express doubt of its performance annotation: 1854

Col. Miller at the Battle of Chippewa

Hand colored steel engraving by W. Ridgway after Darley; charge of infantry against British artillery emplacements. Hand colored steel engraving by W. Ridgway after Darley; charge of infantry against British artillery emplacements. Oblong, matted; margins intact; yellowed. N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1957.

Col. L.G. Baker, U.S.A. Special Agent of the War Department

Wood engraved plate; Baker, full-length in uniform with sword, near table, balustrade etc. at left. From 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly', June 18, 1864, page 204 Wood engraved plate; Baker, full-length in uniform with sword, near table, balustrade etc. at left. From 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly', June 18, 1864, page 204 Upright medium folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed; yellowed. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.

Col. James H. Perry's grand march

Oval portrait of Col. James H. Perry, 48th N.Y.S. Volunteers on cover surrounded by soldiers and drummer with crossed flags beneath Oval portrait of Col. James H. Perry, 48th N.Y.S. Volunteers on cover surrounded by soldiers and drummer with crossed flags beneath For piano

Col. Jacinth Laval, of the 1st Regiment, New York Dragoons

1 unsigned oil painting in contemporary gilt frame with black and gold glass mat; oval half-length profile portrait in uniform with sword and hat 1 unsigned oil painting in contemporary gilt frame with black and gold glass mat; oval half-length profile portrait in uniform with sword and hat Laval came to the United States as cornet of dragoons in Rochambeau's army. Subsequently he was sheriff of Charleston, S.C. and was appointed captain of dragoons in the U.S. Army, May 3, 1809. On June 7, 1813, he was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the 1st Light Dragoons and colonel on August 1, 1813. From May 21, 1821 until his death he held the post of military storekeeper. - Appleton's Cyclopaedia of American Biography. Upright folio. New York, Kennedy Galleries, 1957 Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)