Bear Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Hello,I just picked up this miniature portrait. The sitter is wearing what seems to be civilian cloths with his military cap. Maybe an officer between wars. During this period officers would go on extended leave when the fighting stopped, and when war came they would be called back to duty. I'm not sure of the date but I'd guess 1800-1820.thanks,barry Edited April 23, 2009 by Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Maybe a naval officer. :speechless: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) I've been looking through my books and found a surveyor-engineer. A surveyor might tend to wear civilian clothes.Cap looks similar The Apogee of the Empire Wagromby Hourtoulle & Jouineaupage 59Keep Looking :cheers: Edited April 24, 2009 by Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Or a surgeon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) I think a surgeon. They were not allowed officer status, despite Baron Larrys' protestations. They had official uniforms, but are shown in semi-civvy dress and had much greater lee-way in their affairs than military officers.The twisted, braided white cord is ringing a bell. Hmmmmmm......off to the scrolls. Edited April 25, 2009 by Ulsterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 A surgeon would be a very pleasant surprise. :jumping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I got it in and made some pics.thanks,barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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