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Drum-major of the National Infantry
Dirk Sluyter (mentioned on object), 1823
Military bands were under the command of a drummajor, who was part of the headquarters staff. He was the most lavishly dressed man in the regiment and responsible for leading the band, keeping the tempo with a baton while marching.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberBI-B-FM-112-17
- Dimensionsheight 300 mm x width 205 mm
- Physical characteristicsets en gravure, met de hand gekleurd

















