DOLMAN OF MUSICIAN OF 4TH CLASS OF GUIDES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, Second Empire. 28314

DOLMAN OF MUSICIAN OF 4TH CLASS OF GUIDES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, Second Empire. 28314

Dolman model 1857, in scarlet cloth, braids and golden yellow braid, dark green facings edged with a pointed braid, scarlet collar with golden yellow braid. It buttons at the front with 18 braids garnished with five smooth brass half-bell buttons. Back decorated with a Hungarian knot in golden yellow wool soutache and the back seams are covered with a braid framed with soutaches. Interior lining in ecru canvas dated 1st quarter 1867 then 4th quarter 1871, numbered several times "2579", then "1229", then "1285", costume designer's stamp "CHARLES ROIZE Costumer in Marseille", illegible regimental stamp. Interior belt in ocher leather.

France.
Second Empire.
Fairly good condition, a few stains and sunburn on the sleeves, accidents at the bottom of the sleeves, repaired tear at the right shoulder of 7 cm, interior belt with wear and missing, button seams previously taken up, braids insolated, some braid seams replaced.

ROIZE-BOYER (Costume makers in Marseille 1802-1994)
This family business which made the heyday of the St.Maura district was located on Avenue Rostand.
"The latter will be succeeded by his son Aristide II and then his grandson Aristide III. The House will go so far as to have two workshops and around thirty employees.
The following year Aristide Boyer offered, in addition, a series of pieces enriching this first collection.
The Municipal Archives has more than 2,500 documents, a treasure trove for studying the history of stage costumes.
The adventure began in 1802 when Joseph ROIZE founded his clothing house.
His son, Jacques, succeeds him. But it is Charles ROIZE, grandson of the Founder, who will give its scale to this House by supplying, in addition to the Marseille Theaters, those of the Capital, the Provinces, and the colonies.
An artist himself, he designs many costumes.
Just before his death in 1885, he was Director of the Grand Théâtre de Marseille, a consecration for this man entirely devoted to the performing arts.
It was his son, Louis ROIZE, who sold the business to Aristide BOYER in 1912.
Today, an in-depth scientific study remains to be carried out. However, the richness and quality of the drawings, watercolors and lithographs preserved never cease to delight the eye of the amateur.
as a Specialist"
(by Rémy KERTENIAN - Art Historian - La Revue Culturelle de la Ville de Marseille)

DUTIES:

The registration number “1285” corresponds to the hunter Pierre BARRE, living in Gignac in the Lot department, born January 26, 1843. Profession: farmer. Incorporated on September 26, 1866 as a cavalryman, arrived in the Corps the same day, coming from the 8th regiment of horse hunters. He participated in the campaign against Germany in 1870 and 1871, he joined the 9th hussar regiment on April 1, 1871, he was released on August 10, 1875.

The registration number “1229” corresponds to Augustin MONBROUSSOUS, living in Firmy (Firmi) in the department of Aveyron, born May 3, 1837. Profession: rail layer. Incorporated on June 5, 1866 as a cavalryman from the 10th regiment of horse hunters, arrived in the Corps on June 7. Appointed trumpet on January 14, 1867. He campaigned against Germany in 1870 and 1871, he was taken prisoner on October 28, 1870. He joined the 9th hussar regiment on April 1, 1871.