Lot of 8. One shows "Uncle Sam" with an arm around two soldiers, one white, one black, who are shaking hands. 11 .75 x 1555.75 in (sight), matted and framed to 16.5 x 20.5 in. Lower left "Drawing by CR (or RC) Lewis / ComArt." Not removed from frame for examination, but some holes are visible along the edge of the mat. Second is 4 x 9 in. (sight), matted and shrink wrapped on foam core. Image by Kemble shows a couple officers drilling infantrymen in rifle practice. Some, at least, are African. The pith helmets on the officers would appear to be British rather than American, but the uniforms look to be American from the second half of the 19th century. Edward Kemble was known for his depictions of African Americans. Not removed from shrink-wrap, but there is a spot near the left that appears to be damage from a piece of tape. 4.5 in. square sketch is similar to previous, but not identified as to illustrator. It shows an officer, again in a pith helmet, inspecting three gentlemen in civilian clothing - one we suspect represents a "city boy," one is African American, and one may be a "country boy" (based on head wear). The caption is "First, for setting up drills." Matted and shrink-wrapped on foam core. Not removed for examination, but there appears to be print on verso, so this may be from a publication. There are two by H.A. Ogden, with copyrights 1912 by the War Memorial Association. One with the caption "Hooker at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863" and "Burnside at Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862." 7 x 9.25 in. (sight). Both matted, and mats seem to be slightly adhered to the prints and backing. There is some evidence of tape on the left side of the Burnside print. There are two more modern images, both of Vietnam soldiers. Both by Donna J. Neary, 1987. One with manuscript note on verso "1st Cavalry Division (AirMobile) Aero Rifle Scout, 1966" shows a young soldier hacking through vegetation with a machete. The other with verso "173rd Airborne Brigade Paratrooper, 1967" shows a soldier on patrol, rifle at the ready. Both 8.25 x 10.5 in.(sight), double matted. In excellent condition. Plus a framed cover from sheet music, "Stay in your Own Backyard," which calls itself a "Pathetic Ballad & Refrain." Top advertises: "Sung with Great Success by Louise Dresser." 10.5 x 13.5 in. (sight). Image of African American child standing at her gate, watching white children play. Water mark upper right; previous owner's signature.
Lot of 8. One shows "Uncle Sam" with an arm around two soldiers, one white, one black, who are shaking hands. 11 .75 x 1555.75 in (sight), matted and framed to 16.5 x 20.5 in. Lower left "Drawing by CR (or RC) Lewis / ComArt." Not removed from frame for examination, but some holes are visible along the edge of the mat. Second is 4 x 9 in. (sight), matted and shrink wrapped on foam core. Image by Kemble shows a couple officers drilling infantrymen in rifle practice. Some, at least, are African. The pith helmets on the officers would appear to be British rather than American, but the uniforms look to be American from the second half of the 19th century. Edward Kemble was known for his depictions of African Americans. Not removed from shrink-wrap, but there is a spot near the left that appears to be damage from a piece of tape. 4.5 in. square sketch is similar to previous, but not identified as to illustrator. It shows an officer, again in a pith helmet, inspecting three gentlemen in civilian clothing - one we suspect represents a "city boy," one is African American, and one may be a "country boy" (based on head wear). The caption is "First, for setting up drills." Matted and shrink-wrapped on foam core. Not removed for examination, but there appears to be print on verso, so this may be from a publication. There are two by H.A. Ogden, with copyrights 1912 by the War Memorial Association. One with the caption "Hooker at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863" and "Burnside at Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862." 7 x 9.25 in. (sight). Both matted, and mats seem to be slightly adhered to the prints and backing. There is some evidence of tape on the left side of the Burnside print. There are two more modern images, both of Vietnam soldiers. Both by Donna J. Neary, 1987. One with manuscript note on verso "1st Cavalry Division (AirMobile) Aero Rifle Scout, 1966" shows a young soldier hacking through vegetation with a machete. The other with verso "173rd Airborne Brigade Paratrooper, 1967" shows a soldier on patrol, rifle at the ready. Both 8.25 x 10.5 in.(sight), double matted. In excellent condition. Plus a framed cover from sheet music, "Stay in your Own Backyard," which calls itself a "Pathetic Ballad & Refrain." Top advertises: "Sung with Great Success by Louise Dresser." 10.5 x 13.5 in. (sight). Image of African American child standing at her gate, watching white children play. Water mark upper right; previous owner's signature.
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