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Swallow's nest of a drummer or hornblower of the infantry militia, outside model ca. 1890
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Swallow's nest of a drummer or hornblower of the infantry militia, outside model ca. 1890

anonymous · c. 1890 · stitched; wool; cloth

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Swallow's nest tambour or horn blower of the serving infantry riflemen, outside model. Half-round red cloth shoulder covering, trimmed with white braid and crossed braid on the red cloth, with white-red cord on the underside. Green-white fringe, strong discoloration in the fabric. Black lining.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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zwaluwnestNetherlands
Credit lineZwaluwnest van tamboer of hoornblazer der infanterie-schutterij, buitenmodel ca. 1890. c. 1890. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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