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.
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Items in this collection

The Plate representing the Uniform proposed to be adopted by the Metropolitan Rifle Club (in the Event of their Servi...

Color lithograph by Read & Co.; 3 standing uniform figures, outdoors, silhouette of city in right distance. Color lithograph by Read & Co.; 3 standing uniform figures, outdoors, silhouette of city in right distance. Small upright folio; margins intact; clean. London, Peter Young, 1946.

The Pipes, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Original watercolor signed by Simkin; uniform group of Highland bagpipe band unit, marching and playing down farm road. Original watercolor signed by Simkin; uniform group of Highland bagpipe band unit, marching and playing down farm road. Oblong folio, matted; no margins; edges pencil-ruled, clean. title provided by cataloger

The Pioneer's Quick Step: As performed by the Independent Blues Band

Composed & arranged for the piano forte and dedicated to his friend James Heron Esqr by James M. Deems. For piano. Cover lith. ill by and after J.L. Pratt depicting soldier in regimental uniform holding an axe over his shoulder; landscape bacground with tents, flag and soldier.

The picture map of the Civil War

Photolithographic(?) print; colored map of eastern United States (not contemporary), with Union in green background and Confederacy in tan or yellow, showing major Civil War campaigns and battles, with smaller illustration of important generals and battle scenes at left and right. Photolithographic(?) print; colored map of eastern United States (not contemporary), with Union in green background and Confederacy in tan or yellow, showing major Civil War campaigns and battles, with smaller illustration of important generals and battle scenes at left and right. Oblong large folio; margins; clean.

The picket polka

The picket polka

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composed for the piano by Miss Josie Loper. "To Capt. P.R. Fendall, Jr. U.S.M.C." Cover lithographic illustration by T. Sinclair: full-length portrait of Capt. Fendall leaning against a pillar. Dedham, MA, Henry Hornblower, 2007

The picket of the Potomac: song

composed & dedicated to the Misses Charlton, (Hesleyside), by Henri F. Hemy (pianist to the Right Hon. Lord Ravensworth) For voice and piano. Cover lith. ill.: dead Union soldier with statement printed below: The illustration is copied by permission from C. Napier Hemy's picture, "The picket's off duty for ever." Stannard & Dixon, imp. Pl. no.: 4261. Advertising matter on final p.

The people of Winchester appealing to Washington

Steel-engraving from book, by G.R. Hall after Darley; Washington, mounted in uniform, with rifle, attended by cavalryman and surrounded by supplicating country folk. Steel-engraving from book, by G.R. Hall after Darley; Washington, mounted in uniform, with rifle, attended by cavalryman and surrounded by supplicating country folk. Oblong; margins intact. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.

The Pennsylvania Regiment, 1760. Corporal

One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in blue, orange and white with rifle facing right. One of a collection of 12 watercolors of American Colonial militia uniforms, 1756-1761. Figure in blue, orange and white with rifle facing right. Unbound; in 1/2 black leather and blue cloth case stamped gold. Berlin, Knötel, 1950.

The Pelissier galop

The Pelissier galop

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Ooval equestrian portrait of 'Le Maréchal Pelissier' in marshal's uniform on battlefield; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart, Impt. Ooval equestrian portrait of 'Le Maréchal Pelissier' in marshal's uniform on battlefield; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart, Impt. Charles D'Albert. Pr. 3/-

The pass of Baños

The pass of Baños

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Hand-colored lithograph after Neale, printed by Rowney & Forster; view in mountain valley showing mounted officers conferring in left foreground, artillery and infantry advancing in left distance, highland soldiers bivouacking at right. Hand-colored lithograph after Neale, printed by Rowney & Forster; view in mountain valley showing mounted officers conferring in left foreground, artillery and infantry advancing in left distance, highland soldiers bivouacking at right. Narrow oblong mediium folio; margins

The parting of Madelon & La Gloire: in the surrender of Calais

Color sentimental mezzotint, song sheet numbered 285; soldier taking leave of young woman, outdoors, near gazebo, tent encampment in right background; song or poem below. Color sentimental mezzotint, song sheet numbered 285; soldier taking leave of young woman, outdoors, near gazebo, tent encampment in right background; song or poem below. Large upright, matted; margins severely trimmed; bottom soiled. London, Spencer, 1953.

The parting march

The parting march

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Subject: Scots Guards marching through Trafalgar Square passed National Gallery, cheering spectators in foreground; Augustus Butler delt & lith; Stannard & Dixon imp. Subject: Scots Guards marching through Trafalgar Square passed National Gallery, cheering spectators in foreground; Augustus Butler delt & lith; Stannard & Dixon imp. Title continues: Played by the Guards composed by Charles W. Glover. Pr. 2/6.

The parson and the captain

Hand-colored mezzotint caricature [published by Carington Bowles]; soldier pouring glass of wine on head of parson drowsing at table, woman at door in right background; verse inscription below. Hand-colored mezzotint caricature [published by Carington Bowles]; soldier pouring glass of wine on head of parson drowsing at table, woman at door in right background; verse inscription below. Upright medium folio; margins severely trimmed; covered with small bumps. Caption below reads: 'If Parsons will drink as the Laity do, They must expect Joking and Cuckoldomm too, The Smiles of that Fair-one premeditate this, And Captains are certainly fond of a Kiss'. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1958.

The Paris militia setting out for Versailles on the 5th of October 1789 = Départ de la Milice Bourgeoise pour Versail...

Partially hand-colored unsigned aquatint 'Drawn on the Spot by an eminent Artist'; march of militia accompanied by women and cheering spectators, buildings in center and right background. Partially hand-colored unsigned aquatint 'Drawn on the Spot by an eminent Artist'; march of militia accompanied by women and cheering spectators, buildings in center and right background. Large narrow oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; soiled. New York, Kennedy, 1952.

The Paris band march

The Paris band march

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Napoleon III at right, mounted, holding Prince Imperial in lap, watching march-past of zouaves; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart Imp. Napoleon III at right, mounted, holding Prince Imperial in lap, watching march-past of zouaves; J. Brandard, M. & N. Hanhart Imp. Composed & respectfully inscribed to His Imperial Majesty, The Emperor Napoleon III, by Stephen Glover. Pr. 3/-

The Paris band march

The Paris band march

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Cover only; colored lithographic illustration by and after J. Brandard, printed by M. & N. Hanhart, showing mounted Emperor with Prince Impérial in lap, at military review watching zouaves marching behind officer. Cover only; colored lithographic illustration by and after J. Brandard, printed by M. & N. Hanhart, showing mounted Emperor with Prince Impérial in lap, at military review watching zouaves marching behind officer. Folio, matted; white paper pr.inted black with color cover illustration as above; worn, soiled. London, Redfern (Maggs), 1956.

The Parent Restor'd, or, The Blessings of Peace

One of a pair of stipple engraved sentimental scenes by W. Nutter after W.R. Briggs; country family rejoicing over soldier's return. [See also: The absent father, or, The sorrows of war.] One of a pair of stipple engraved sentimental scenes by W. Nutter after W.R. Briggs; country family rejoicing over soldier's return. [See also: The absent father, or, The sorrows of war.] Upright folio, matted; plate marks, margins trimmed; soiled.

The pardoned sentinel

The pardoned sentinel

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Wood engraved plate after Scott; prisoner about to be shot at left near coffin, firing squad at right, carriage with courier approaching in rear. Wood engraved plate after Scott; prisoner about to be shot at left near coffin, firing squad at right, carriage with courier approaching in rear. From Harper's Weekly, February 26, 1870. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.

The parade macaroni

The parade macaroni

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One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published February 25, 1772; a soldier (Ensign Richard Fitzpatrick, 1st Foot Guards) with pike and small sword. One of 19 colored (with three uncolored) engraved caricatures, published February 25, 1772; a soldier (Ensign Richard Fitzpatrick, 1st Foot Guards) with pike and small sword. Unbound; in red cloth portfolio, red leather backstrip label stamped gold; most clean, some worn.

The Pacification of the Vendée ... April 20th 1795

Line- and stipple-engraving by Idnarpila (pseudonym of Giacomo Aliprandi) after Drevet. 'Charette, for the Vendéens and Cormatin, for the Chouans, signing treaty of La Jaunaye in presence of French deputies, as their soldiers are disarmed; republican camp in background' -- British Museum. Line- and stipple-engraving by Idnarpila (pseudonym of Giacomo Aliprandi) after Drevet. 'Charette, for the Vendéens and Cormatin, for the Chouans, signing treaty of La Jaunaye in presence of French deputies, as their soldiers are disarmed; republican camp in background' -- British Museum. Oblong folio; plate mark, margins, slightly soiled. Florence, Leo S. Olschki, 1966.

The Pacha's polka

The Pacha's polka

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Circular image of Omar Pascha on rearing horse followed by mounted soldier with banner, tents in left distance; signed 'P. Clayton', 'printed by Dean & Son's tintorette process' Circular image of Omar Pascha on rearing horse followed by mounted soldier with banner, tents in left distance; signed 'P. Clayton', 'printed by Dean & Son's tintorette process' By Carl Höchst. Price 2/6.

The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry: 43rd and 52nd Foot

Part of collection of 66 original oil paintings signed by Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; infantryman at left, standing at attention with grounded rifle, officer writing on card at right; title note on verso. Part of collection of 66 original oil paintings signed by Payne for Gale & Polden postcards; infantryman at left, standing at attention with grounded rifle, officer writing on card at right; title note on verso. Upright folio on board, unbound, in red portfolio stamped gold, "Original oil paintings for British regimental prints c. 1900-1910".

The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry

25th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale & Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 2 standing infantrymen red jackets, on path, woods in background; note on verso: "43rd". 25th in collection of 61 tempera drawings on board, signed, and most dated, by McNeill, for Gale & Polden postcard series of uniform figures and groups (all infantry regiments and RAMC units shown except the following, for which drawings were either not made or else are now lacking : 1st, 4th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 37th, 38th, 52nd, 64th, 75th); 2 standing infantrymen red jackets, on path, woods in background; note on verso: "43rd". Oblong and upright, 61 pieces; a few soiled; in folio red cloth case, red leather label st. gold. London, Francis Edwards, 1966.

The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry

Original watercolor sketch signed and dated by McNeill for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen, one holding signal flag, the other pointing toward left, on forest road. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Original watercolor sketch signed and dated by McNeill for Gale & Polden postcards; 2 infantrymen, one holding signal flag, the other pointing toward left, on forest road. (On oblong sheet, right half unpainted; title on verso.) Oblong folio; no margins; clean.

The Oxford Hussars levée dress

One of a collection of 5 watercolor carciatures by G.H. Brennan of British soldiers. One of a collection of 5 watercolor carciatures by G.H. Brennan of British soldiers. Painted on green board; matted; margins;lower right corner damaged; clean.

The outpost galop

The outpost galop

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by Charles Godfrey, Band Master Royal Horse Guards. For piano. Caption title. Cover chromolithograph cover by G.W. Lee: Royal Horse Guards on outpost duty in the countryside; G.W. Lee, Lith. 'Dedicated by permission to Colonel D. Baillie and the officers of the Royal Horse Guards'--cover. (A. & P. No. 9664) 'J. Handy Steam Litho., 190 High Holborn'-- page 5.

The Ottawa Dragoon Guards: Escort of her Royal Highness the Princess Louise

Wood-engraved magazine illustration after photograph by William Notman & Henry Sandham; Princess arriving in small sleigh, mounted soldiers drawn up in forecourt of Houses of Parliament. Wood-engraved magazine illustration after photograph by William Notman & Henry Sandham; Princess arriving in small sleigh, mounted soldiers drawn up in forecourt of Houses of Parliament. From Harper's Weekly, February 14, 1880, page 108. Hanover, N.H., Book & Print Shop, 1956.

The original macaroni

The original macaroni

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A macaroni or man (Charles James Fox) who went beyond the normal bounds of fashion. Published May 20, 1772. From 'Macaronies, Characters, Caricatures & designed by the greatest personages, artists &c graved & published by MDarly, 39 Strand. 1772' (Vol.3). A macaroni or man (Charles James Fox) who went beyond the normal bounds of fashion. Published May 20, 1772. From 'Macaronies, Characters, Caricatures & designed by the greatest personages, artists &c graved & published by MDarly, 39 Strand. 1772' (Vol.3).

The original lancers

The original lancers

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Subject: Lancer officer and soldier talking, lancers riding through countryside. Subject: Lancer officer and soldier talking, lancers riding through countryside. Title continues: Introducing all the original tunes. Ent. Sta. Hall. Pr. 3/-