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Drum-major in Full Uniform
Illustrations from A. Courtois, Nederlandsche Infanterie – Militaire costumen van het Koninkryk der Nederlanden. Brussels, 1825-1827, lithographs, hand coloured
Military bands were under the command of a drummajor, who was part of the headquarters staff. He was the most lavishly dressed man in the regiment and responsible for leading the band, keeping the tempo with a baton while marching.
- Artwork typeprint, kostuumprent
- Object numberRP-P-OB-87.284
- Dimensionsheight 370 mm x width 297 mm
- Physical characteristicslithografie, met de hand gekleurd
















