Mr. Veacock

Thomas Birch, born Warwickshire, England 1779-died Philadelphia, PA 1851 · ca. 1812

Mr. Veacock was Thomas Birch’s brother-in-law. Shown here in officer’s uniform, Veacock fought in the War of 1812. The high collar of his jacket illustrates the requirement, by 1812, for it “to reach the tip of the ear, and in front as high as the chin would permit in turning the head.”