LOT OF 2: T. P. FERGUSON (AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY) THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE FENCIBLES, AND FENCIBLES UNIFORM HAT.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2020

A depiction of the Pennsylvania State Fencibles on parade with the Philadelphia waterworks and view of the city in the background. Three flags are flying in the scene - the American flag, Pennsylvania flag and the Fencibles flag with the words: "Pennsylvania Chamber". Also included is a busby hat, unique to the Pennsylvania State Fencibles and it's case. The hat has a tassel marked "SF" for State Fencibles. The Fencibles were a military organization raised in Philadelphia in 1813 as part of the Pennsylvania militia and continued as a unit in the National Guard until independent battalions were abolished around 1900. Provenance: The Joseph Sorger Collection, Freeman's Auction 10/05/10, Lot 360. Relined, minor inpainting in sky.

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Item Dimensions: Largest: 45 - 3/4" X 55 - 1/4" X 4".

Name

Value

Artist

T.P. FERUSON (AMERICAN, 19th CENTURY)

Title

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE FENCIBLES, AND FENCIBLES UNIFORM HAT

Created

1877

Medium

Oil on canvas

Signature

Signed" T P FERGUSON JANUARY 1877"