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