Painting Guides

Uniforms of Norway and Sweden 1500 – 1909

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Here’s a large selection of color plates of the uniforms of Norway and Sweden from 1500 – 1909.

Uniforms of Egypt 1820 – 1898

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The New York Public Library has an online collection of color plates of Egyptian uniforms for the period 1820 – 1898. This should be a great reference for people interested in the Sudan and other North African campaigns in which Egyptians participated.

German Military Uniforms 1740 – 1900

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The New York Public Library’s Digital Gallery has color plates of German military uniforms dating from 1740 – 1900. These include the uniforms of German states such as Anhalt, Bavaria, Saxony, Hamburg, Hessen, Prussia, Nurnburg, Saxe-Weimar, Wurtemburg, and Westphalia.

French Unforms 56BC to 1806

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For a terrific collection of color plates of French military costume from the Gauls to 1806, visit The New York Public Library digital galleries.

Uniforms of Russia 960 – 1900

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The New York Public Library Images collection has an amazing collection of the uniforms of Russian armed forces from 960 – 1900. Most are in color. All are useful.