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What was the primary role of the women mentioned in the content during the Revolutionary War?
What was the primary role of the women mentioned in the content during the Revolutionary War?
- Artists creating war propaganda
- Combat soldiers
- Supporting soldiers through various tasks (correct)
- Political leaders
Who identified Pierre Eugene du Simitiere as the artist of the unsigned masterpiece?
Who identified Pierre Eugene du Simitiere as the artist of the unsigned masterpiece?
- Hernstadt
- A museum curator
- Skic (correct)
- A group of historians
What was the fate of the drawing once its significance was realized?
What was the fate of the drawing once its significance was realized?
- It was donated to the museum (correct)
- It was sold to a private collector
- It was destroyed to prevent potential misinterpretation
- Hernstadt displayed it at a private event
In what year was the drawing put on public display?
In what year was the drawing put on public display?
What aspect of the Continental Army does Skic emphasize through the sketch?
What aspect of the Continental Army does Skic emphasize through the sketch?
What did Judith Hernstadt primarily collect?
What did Judith Hernstadt primarily collect?
What was depicted in the pen-and-ink drawing that Hernstadt purchased?
What was depicted in the pen-and-ink drawing that Hernstadt purchased?
Who was invited to see Hernstadt's collection in August 2023?
Who was invited to see Hernstadt's collection in August 2023?
What significant realization did Matthew Skic have about one of the soldiers in the drawing?
What significant realization did Matthew Skic have about one of the soldiers in the drawing?
After the initial discovery, what artifact was taken to the museum for examination?
After the initial discovery, what artifact was taken to the museum for examination?
What did the unclear text on the back of the sketch mention?
What did the unclear text on the back of the sketch mention?
What event was referenced in the sketch's inscription?
What event was referenced in the sketch's inscription?
What is notable about the sketch regarding the female followers of the Continental Army?
What is notable about the sketch regarding the female followers of the Continental Army?
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Continental Army Support Women
Continental Army Support Women
Women who provided essential support to soldiers during the Revolutionary War, such as cooking, cleaning, and providing medical care.
Pierre Eugene du Simitiere
Pierre Eugene du Simitiere
Pierre Eugene du Simitiere, a Swiss artist who immigrated to Philadelphia in 1774, was known for his sketches documenting the Revolutionary War.
Significance of the Drawing
Significance of the Drawing
The importance of the drawing lies in its ability to show the daily life of soldiers during the Revolutionary War, including both joyful and challenging moments.
Unidentified Revolutionary War Sketch
Unidentified Revolutionary War Sketch
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Drawing Donated and Displayed
Drawing Donated and Displayed
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Revolutionary War Sketch
Revolutionary War Sketch
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Continental Army
Continental Army
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Continental Army Shirt
Continental Army Shirt
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North Carolina Brigade
North Carolina Brigade
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Battle of Brandywine
Battle of Brandywine
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Examination
Examination
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Female Followers of the Continental Army
Female Followers of the Continental Army
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Eyewitness Sketch
Eyewitness Sketch
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Study Notes
18th-Century Sketch's Discovery
- Judith Hernstadt, an 18th-century artifact collector, owned a Revolutionary War sketch.
- The sketch depicted two women, a baby, and a supply-laden horse-drawn carriage accompanied by six soldiers.
- It included five rough drafts of two men in different poses.
Sketch's Historical Significance
- Matthew Skic, a curator at the Museum of the American Revolution, noticed a Continental Army soldier's uniform in the sketch.
- Skic recognized this as an eyewitness account of North Carolina troops passing through Philadelphia in August 1777.
- The sketch shows the North Carolina Brigade of Continental troops marching towards the Battle of Brandywine in 1777.
- This is the first known wartime drawing of the North Carolina troops by an eyewitness.
- It is one of only two known artworks depicting female followers of the Continental Army.
- These women supported soldiers by cooking, performing household tasks, and providing medical care.
- The artist's identification was determined to be Pierre Eugene du Simitiere, known for Revolutionary War sketches.
- The sketch was donated to the museum and went on display in April 2024.
Sketch's Examination & Identification
- The paper and ink of the 15 x 5 inch (38 x 12.7 cm) sketch were dated to the Revolutionary era.
- The blurry inscription on the back mentioned a North Carolina Brigade waggon's passage through Philadelphia in August 1777.
- Research in old newspaper archives matched the inscription with a published account of the event.
- Skic accurately identified the army's route and time period.
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Description
Explore the historical significance of an 18th-century sketch linked to the Revolutionary War. This quiz delves into the context, key figures, and artistic contributions related to the North Carolina Brigade and their female supporters during the conflict. Test your knowledge on this fascinating era and its eyewitness accounts.
