Soldiers
Date1840-1870
OriginEurope, Germany
MediumComposition, wood, and paper
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8in. (13.7cm)
Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors
Object number1971-854,2-5
DescriptionThe figures appear to be in military costume dating about 1840s or 1850s. The five of them wear blue hats with flat tops and red braid and a gold eagle, blue jackets with red trim, and white pants. One figure has gold epaulettes while the other four have paper cross straps. These four also hold rifles and two of these have swords. All five have white breast pieces.Exhibition(s)
1830-1890
1830-1870
1840-1880
1850-1900
1840-1899
1840-1899
1840-1899
ca. 1840
ca. 1760
Possibly 1834
poss. ca. 1880