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Full dress coatee of Major R B Baker, 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, 1854 circa (fabric)
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Full dress coatee of Major R B Baker, 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, 1854 circa (fabric)
5921004 Full dress coatee of Major R B Baker, 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, 1854 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Full dress coatee of Major R B Baker, 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, 1854 circa.
Wool cloth, gilt metal buttons, gilt metal epaulettes.
Captain (later Major) Robert Broome Baker purchased an ensigncy in the 39th (The Dorsetshire Regiment) of Foot in 1849 and his captaincy in 1853. His uniform is of the coatee style which by the 1850s, with its skirts cut away to the front, was looking distinctly old-fashioned when set against the tunic worn by an increasing number of continental armies. Although the introduction to the British Army of the tunic was announced in August 1854, the expeditionary force which sailed for the Crimea the following month was still garbed in the coatee.
The narrow silk stripes in the regimental facing colour (in this case green) on Bakers epaulette straps denote someone of company officer rank.); © National Army Museum
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This print showcases the full dress coatee of Major R B Baker, a distinguished officer in the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot during the mid-19th century. The coatee, made from high-quality wool cloth and adorned with exquisite gilt metal buttons and epaulettes, reflects the elegance and grandeur of military attire during that era. Major Robert Broome Baker's uniform represents a transitional period in British Army fashion. By the 1850s, the coatee style was considered outdated compared to the more modern tunics worn by continental armies. Interestingly, despite plans to introduce tunics into the British Army in August 1854, Major Baker's regiment still wore traditional coaties when they embarked on their expedition to Crimea later that year. The narrow silk stripes on Major Baker's epaulette straps indicate his rank as a company officer within his regiment. These stripes are colored green to represent his affiliation with the Dorsetshire Regiment. This remarkable print not only captures an important historical artifact but also provides insight into evolving military fashion trends of its time. It serves as a testament to Major R B Baker's dedication and service to his country while highlighting how clothing styles can reflect broader societal changes.
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