American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[MILITARIA]. Possibly Mexican War painted drum featuring ornate tack design, with drumsticks.

[MILITARIA]. Possibly Mexican War painted drum featuring ornate tack design, with drumsticks.

15 1/16 in. height; 17 3/8 in. maple drum with hoops and rims painted red (surface wear, general signs of field use), one original drumhead (with significant tears/splitting), original rope fasteners, 10 leather tighteners (minor cracking to leather). No label present. Painted floral motif with intricate tack design around the vent hole. One panel painted blue with a black eagle with a drum, shield, musket, and unidentified flag. Possibly the colors of a pre-Civil War militia, possibly from New England, the red flag features a starburst canton and seven smaller stars.

[With:] 15 1/4 in. pair of wooden drumsticks.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[MILITARIA]. Possibly Mexican War painted drum featuring ornate tack design, with drumsticks.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[MILITARIA]. Possibly Mexican War painted drum featuring ornate tack design, with drumsticks.

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[MILITARIA]. Possibly Mexican War painted drum featuring ornate tack design, with drumsticks.