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Red Shirt Collection

In the world of art and history, the red shirt emerges as a symbol of strength, bravery, and cultural significance. From William F

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Red Shirt, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Red Shirt, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Red Shirt, 1905. Photograph shows Red Shirt, wearing headdress and blanket, head-and-shoulders portrait, profile facing left

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: William F. Buffalo Bill Cody, Rosa Bonheur, Chief Rocky Bear, Chief Red Shirt

William F. Buffalo Bill Cody, Rosa Bonheur, Chief Rocky Bear, Chief Red Shirt
William F. " Buffalo Bill" Cody, , Chief Rocky Bear, Chief Red Shirt, William " Broncho Bill" Irving, Roland Knoedler, and [Benjamin

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Mrs. Smith of the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, 1943 (oil on paper)

Mrs. Smith of the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, 1943 (oil on paper)
TW426762 Mrs. Smith of the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, 1943 (oil on paper) by McEune, Robert Ernest (1876-1952); 40.6x38.1 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Kitchen boy on a cigarette break (oil on canvas)

Kitchen boy on a cigarette break (oil on canvas)
BRM349553 Kitchen boy on a cigarette break (oil on canvas) by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); 16 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: An-Ke-Ke-Wah-Tock, Sac & Fox, 1900 (oil on canvas)

An-Ke-Ke-Wah-Tock, Sac & Fox, 1900 (oil on canvas)
NBY332224 An-Ke-Ke-Wah-Tock, Sac & Fox, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); 34x24 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Carlo Alberto giving the sword to Vittorio Emanuele II, detail (fresco

Carlo Alberto giving the sword to Vittorio Emanuele II, detail (fresco
3433388 Carlo Alberto giving the sword to Vittorio Emanuele II, detail (fresco) (detail of 3433390) by Mariani, Cesare (1826-1901); Sala Della Maggioranza, Ministero dell Economia e delle Finanze

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Red Shirt and Broncho Bill are invited to Hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire (engraving)

Red Shirt and Broncho Bill are invited to Hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire (engraving)
1046258 Red Shirt and Broncho Bill are invited to Hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: The Queens Visit to the Wild West Show at West Brompton

The Queens Visit to the Wild West Show at West Brompton
ILN147909 The Queens Visit to the Wild West Show at West Brompton, 1887 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Garibaldi, detail (fresco) (detail of 3433390)

Garibaldi, detail (fresco) (detail of 3433390)
3433391 Garibaldi, detail (fresco) (detail of 3433390) by Mariani, Cesare (1826-1901); Sala Della Maggioranza, Ministero dell Economia e delle Finanze, Rome

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: General Garibaldi (colour litho)

General Garibaldi (colour litho)
3105128 General Garibaldi (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Garibaldi)

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Garibaldi, illustration from The History of Italy (colour litho)

Garibaldi, illustration from The History of Italy (colour litho)
704045 Garibaldi, illustration from The History of Italy (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giuseppe Garibaldi (July 4, 1807 - June 2)

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Caricature of Giuseppe Garibaldi empting a boot (Italy) full of crowns

Caricature of Giuseppe Garibaldi empting a boot (Italy) full of crowns
2960098 Caricature of Giuseppe Garibaldi empting a boot (Italy) full of crowns, by Litografia Perrotta (colour litho) by Italian School

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: The Queen at the Wild West show of the Great American Exhibition (engraving)

The Queen at the Wild West show of the Great American Exhibition (engraving)
604370 The Queen at the Wild West show of the Great American Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Giuseppe Garibaldi

Giuseppe Garibaldi
LLM459814 Giuseppe Garibaldi by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giuseppe Garibaldi. Illustration for Storia d Italia by Paolo Giudici (Nerbini)

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: The Queen at the 'Wild West'Show of the Great American Exhibition (engraving)

The Queen at the "Wild West"Show of the Great American Exhibition (engraving)
1594877 The Queen at the " Wild West" Show of the Great American Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: The Queens Visit to the Wild West Show at West Brompton (engraving)

The Queens Visit to the Wild West Show at West Brompton (engraving)
1050540 The Queens Visit to the Wild West Show at West Brompton (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Meeting between Giuseppe Garibaldi and King Victor Emmanuel II (1820-78

Meeting between Giuseppe Garibaldi and King Victor Emmanuel II (1820-78
REV287628 Meeting between Giuseppe Garibaldi and King Victor Emmanuel II (1820-78) on the 26th October 1860 at Teano, illustration from an album on the history of Risorgimento made for the chocolate

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Play Up St. Augustines (colour litho)

Play Up St. Augustines (colour litho)
NFM315058 Play Up St. Augustines (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; (add.info)

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: FIFA 1986 World Cup Group 3 Qualifying match at Wembley. England 5 v Turkey 0

FIFA 1986 World Cup Group 3 Qualifying match at Wembley. England 5 v Turkey 0. Glenn Hoddle on the ball for England watched by teammate Mark Wright. 16th October 1985

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Red Shirt, Dakota Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &

Red Shirt, Dakota Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Red Shirt, Dakota Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Ken Buchanan boxer November 1982 In house living room holding piece of coal in

Ken Buchanan boxer November 1982 In house living room holding piece of coal in tongs

Background imageRed Shirt Collection: Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-82)

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-82)
BAL76607 Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-82) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento, Turin, Italy; Italian, out of copyright


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In the world of art and history, the red shirt emerges as a symbol of strength, bravery, and cultural significance. From William F. Buffalo Bill Cody to Rosa Bonheur, this vibrant garment has left its mark on various individuals and events. One notable figure who donned the red shirt was Chief Rocky Bear. As a respected leader of his tribe, he wore it proudly during important ceremonies and battles. Similarly, Chief Red Shirt embodied courage and resilience in his crimson attire. Artists also found inspiration in the red shirt's allure. Mrs. Smith of the Royal Grammar School captured its essence in her 1943 oil painting depicting a young boy taking a cigarette break from his duties as a kitchen helper. An-Ke-Ke-Wah-Tock, an accomplished Sac & Fox artist from 1900s America, skillfully portrayed Native American culture through his canvas adorned with warriors clad in fiery red shirts. Even historical frescoes paid homage to this iconic garment. In Carlo Alberto's grand gesture depicted in detail on fresco artwork, he presented Vittorio Emanuele II with a sword while both men sported striking scarlet attire. The influence of the red shirt extended beyond paintings and frescoes; it even made its way into engravings capturing moments like Red Shirt and Broncho Bill being invited to hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire or The Queen's Visit to the Wild West Show at West Brompton. Political figures were not immune to its power either - General Garibaldi himself appeared resolute wearing his signature crimson uniform as seen in color lithographs illustrating his heroic endeavors for Italy's unification. Caricatures added humor but still acknowledged the impact of this clothing item; one such caricature depicted Giuseppe Garibaldi emptying a boot filled with crowns representing Italy's struggles against monarchy.