Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Luce Center
Drum
Object Number:
1952.277a
Date:
ca. 1864
Medium:
Wood, hide, rope, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/8 x 17 1/2 in. ( 28.9 x 44.4 cm )
Description:
Double-headed tubular drum with undecorated wooden cylinder and drumheads made of animal hide; wooden rims pierced with holes for rope lacing, which is reinforced with leather bands.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this drum was used during the Civil War by Corporal John J. Dean (1842-1887) of New Hope, Pennsylvania. Dean served in Co. B, 196th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry, from July 19 to November 17, 1864.
Credit Line:
Gift of Norman W. Lippincott
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
