Fatigue Hat, Cavalry, United States, from the Military Uniforms series (T182) issued by Abdul Cigarettes 1881
abdulcigarettes
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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character portrait
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caricature
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portrait reference
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coloured pencil
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men
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animal drawing portrait
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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portrait art
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watercolor
This 1881 lithograph from the *Military Uniforms* series depicts a United States Cavalry soldier wearing a fatigue hat. The print was produced by *Abdul Cigarettes* as a collectible trading card. The soldier's elaborate headdress, featuring a tall, plume-like crest, is a visual highlight of the artwork. The illustration captures the detailed uniform of the 19th century US Cavalry, offering a glimpse into the military fashion of the era. The artwork is a fine example of historical illustration and is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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