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Maker:
Horstmann, William H. & Sons  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
paint (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 16 1/2 in x 16 3/4 in x 16 3/4 in; 41.91 cm x 42.545 cm x 42.545 cm
Object Name:
drum
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date made:
1830 - 1857
Description:
<p>This snare drum was made by William H. Horstmann & Sons, In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, around 1830-1857. It has a dark-brown stained wood shell with a pattern of 64 brass tacks around the sound hole, and two skin heads. There are two black-painted wood hoops drilled with 10 holes each for rope which is laced through leather ears, used to tighten the hoops. The printed label is inscribed:</p>
<p>WM.H.HORSTMANN & SONS,<br>MILITARY FURNISHERS<br>No. 51 North Third Street<br>PHILADELPHIA</p>
<p>Hortsmann, born in Germany, emigrated to the United States and established himself as a maker of fringe, laces, and trimmings in Philadelphia, in 1815. William Horstmann & Sons were located at North Third Street between 1830 and 1857, manufacturing and importing everything from textiles and trimmings to military goods including drums, pistols, and swords. As the company expanded, Horstmann & Sons moved the factory to 5th and Cherry Streets and their storefront to 2223 Chestnut Street. Later the company would grow to two stores in New York and an agency in Paris. William Horstmann retired from the company in 1845, and his sons, William and Sigmund continued the family business until 1872.</p>
<p>According to the donor, this drum was picked up by a soldier by the name of Dunlevy from the Battle of the Wilderness, fought on May 5-6, near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in 1864.</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Wesley P. Rodgers
ID Number:
MI.070935
Accession number:
279458
Catalog number:
70935
See more items in:
Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Percussion
Military
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-1da8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1069045