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Vinkhuijzen collection of military uniforms, NYPL

The collection assembled by H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910), a Dutch physician, consists in its entirety of over 32,000 pictures, from many sources, mounted in 762 scrapbooks.Created by: NYPL's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 1900
Military uniforms: France, 1813
The collection assembled by H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910), a Dutch physician, and presented to the Library by Mrs. Henry Draper in 1911, consists in its entirety of over 32,000 pictures, from many sources, mounted in 762 scrapbooks. (The digital presentation will ultimately include them all.) The collection is remarkably diverse, depicting costume as various as the rough wool garments of Bronze age Etruscan warriors, the robes of Ottoman Turk court officials, and the elaborate uniforms of the preening armies of 19th-century Europe, the collection's special strength.

The aesthetic quality of the images varies. There are prints seemingly cut from 17th-century festival books along with 19th-century chromolithographs, original watercolor compositions of some artistic merit, crude pencil drawings, and occasional photographs. Dr. Vinkhuijzen's usual strategy was to extract plates from illustrated books and magazines. He colored some of the printed images, and when printed images were lacking, drew others by hand. Some of the unsigned watercolors found in the collection may also be by him. He arranged his collection as loose images in boxes according to his own classification system; this organization is retained for browsing the digital collection. (Mounting the plates in scrapbooks was apparently accomplished by others after Dr. Vinkhuijzen's death.) The New York Public Library comprises simultaneously a set of scholarly research collections and a network of community libraries, and its intellectual and cultural range is both global and local, while singularly attuned to New York City. That combination lends to the Library an extraordinary richness. It is special also in being historically a privately managed, nonprofit corporation with a public mission, operating with both private and public financing in a century-old, still evolving private-public partnership. Last year, over 16 million New Yorkers visited the library, and over 25 million used its website.

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Le Chevalier Commendeur General de la Cavalerie (Grannd-Ecuyer du Grand-Maitre). Vue de la Vallette prise de la Floriane.

Le Chevalier Commendeur General de la Cavalerie (Grannd-Ecuyer du Gran...

Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description

Military parade - A painting of a man on a horse in front of a crowd

Military parade - A painting of a man on a horse in front of a crowd

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Luxembourg: Gendarmerie, 1899 - A drawing of a man in uniform on a horse

Luxembourg: Gendarmerie, 1899 - A drawing of a man in uniform on a hor...

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: Vereenigde Provincien der Nederlanden.] [s.n]

Military uniforms: Vereenigde Provincien der Nederlanden.] [s.n]

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Military uniforms: 7 Cavalerie de Famars. 1775

Military uniforms: 7 Cavalerie de Famars. 1775

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Infanterie Regiment Bar. de Dopff.  R.no. 3. 1784

Infanterie Regiment Bar. de Dopff. R.no. 3. 1784

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Military uniforms: Korps Anspachsche troepen. Fusilier Bataillon.

Military uniforms: Korps Anspachsche troepen. Fusilier Bataillon.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

4-o Reg. Ruitery de Famars in 1785 prins Hessen Philipsthal.  1752-1795

4-o Reg. Ruitery de Famars in 1785 prins Hessen Philipsthal. 1752-179...

Public domain image of a military uniform, officer portrait, armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Military uniforms: Kavalerie Reg,. Oranje-Friesland. 1772-1795

Military uniforms: Kavalerie Reg,. Oranje-Friesland. 1772-1795

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Military uniforms: Marine. Kapitein. Luitenant.

Military uniforms: Marine. Kapitein. Luitenant.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Military uniforms: Korps Meckelenburgsche Troepen. Grenadier, Mu....

Military uniforms: Korps Meckelenburgsche Troepen. Grenadier, Mu....

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Orange Stad en Lande en Drenthe (R.O.St.L., R.O.D.).

Orange Stad en Lande en Drenthe (R.O.St.L., R.O.D.).

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Military uniforms: Regiment Infanterie N.12 (R.N.XII).

Military uniforms: Regiment Infanterie N.12 (R.N.XII).

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Bataafsche Republiek en Koninklijk Holland.  1 en 2 Regiment L... Dragonder. 1805

Bataafsche Republiek en Koninklijk Holland. 1 en 2 Regiment L... Drag...

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Military uniforms: Bataafsche Republiek. Licht Dragonder. 1805

Military uniforms: Bataafsche Republiek. Licht Dragonder. 1805

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

Holland. 7 Reg. Kon. Infanterie Linie. 1806

Holland. 7 Reg. Kon. Infanterie Linie. 1806

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Military uniforms: Koninklijk Holland. [.. 3 ...]. 1807

Military uniforms: Koninklijk Holland. [.. 3 ...]. 1807

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Nederlanden (Domin. Française) 7 Reg. Fusillier [?] de la Garde. (1813)

Nederlanden (Domin. Française) 7 Reg. Fusillier [?] de la Garde. (1813...

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Koningryk der Nederlanden. Regiment Zwitsers No. 29. (1814)

Koningryk der Nederlanden. Regiment Zwitsers No. 29. (1814)

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Military uniforms: Netherlands, 1896 [part 1].

Military uniforms: Netherlands, 1896 [part 1].

Picryl description: Public domain image of horse riding, equestrian activity, animal husbandry, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Military uniforms: Netherlands, 1900-09 [part 3].

Military uniforms: Netherlands, 1900-09 [part 3].

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1783-96.

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1783-96.

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1840-43.

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1840-43.

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1860.

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1860.

Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1888.

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1888.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European military.

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1888.

Militry uniforms: Norway and Sweden, 1888.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European military.

Roman Empire. - A painting of a group of men in uniforms

Roman Empire. - A painting of a group of men in uniforms

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Roman Empire. - A drawing of a group of people standing in front of a building

Roman Empire. - A drawing of a group of people standing in front of a ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, military conflict, conscription, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1800.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1800.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1826.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1826.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a uniform, military personnel, armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1826.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1826.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1826.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1826.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1837-42.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1837-42.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Military uniforms: Russia, 1844 [part 1].

Military uniforms: Russia, 1844 [part 1].

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

Servia, 1873-1900. - Public domain historical image
Militaru uniforms: Pag. 164 Guardia de Corps.

Militaru uniforms: Pag. 164 Guardia de Corps.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Infanteria ligera. Escopeteros de Andalucia. 1718-1750

Infanteria ligera. Escopeteros de Andalucia. 1718-1750

Picryl description: Public domain image of printed material, catalog page, portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions

] Primo Gemelo[Genelo?] el E... (53). (1798).

] Primo Gemelo[Genelo?] el E... (53). (1798).

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

España, Tus Officier T[ ] Regiment Infanterie Linie Toledo 1810

España, Tus Officier T[ ] Regiment Infanterie Linie Toledo 1810

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Egercito Español. Artilleros de marina: Capitan, Oficial y Soldado.

Egercito Español. Artilleros de marina: Capitan, Oficial y Soldado.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Militaru uniforms: 16 Batallon [de] Infanteria Ligera  1848

Militaru uniforms: 16 Batallon [de] Infanteria Ligera 1848

Picryl description: Public domain photo of wooden sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Militaru uniforms: Spain, 1883-1890.

Militaru uniforms: Spain, 1883-1890.

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Militaru uniforms: Spain, 1897-1900.

Militaru uniforms: Spain, 1897-1900.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European artillery.

Militry uniforms: Turkey, 1600-1805.

Militry uniforms: Turkey, 1600-1805.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European military.

Militry uniforms: Turkey, 1810-17.

Militry uniforms: Turkey, 1810-17.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Military uniforms: France, 1810

Military uniforms: France, 1810

Public domain photograph related to the history of France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Military uniforms: France, 1810

Military uniforms: France, 1810

Public domain image of a French military uniform, Napoleonic Wars, armed forces, France, revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Military uniforms: France, 1812

Military uniforms: France, 1812

Picryl description: Public domain image of a horse, animal husbandry, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: Germany, Hessen, 1830.

Military uniforms: Germany, Hessen, 1830.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Military uniforms: Germany, Prussia, 1746-1756

Military uniforms: Germany, Prussia, 1746-1756

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

Military uniforms: Germany, 1871-1909

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1743-97.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1743-97.

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: Great Britain, 1861-88

Military uniforms: Great Britain, 1861-88

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

Military uniforms: Great Britain, 1861-88

Military uniforms: Great Britain, 1861-88

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (3)

Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (3)

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Military uniforms: Great Britain, colonies (4)

Military uniforms: Great Britain, colonies (4)

Public domain illustrated book page scan, British book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Militry uniforms: Italy. Parma, 1846-1848.

Militry uniforms: Italy. Parma, 1846-1848.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Militry uniforms: Italy. Sardinia, 1826-1832

Militry uniforms: Italy. Sardinia, 1826-1832

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Nassau. 1866. Sanitäts-Colonne - A piece of paper with a stamp on it

Nassau. 1866. Sanitäts-Colonne - A piece of paper with a stamp on it

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

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