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

16 3/8 in. height, 17 in. diameter painted maple snare drum with hoops and rims painted red (light scratches, surface wear, and general signs of field use), both original drumheads intact (sewing of natural tear in vellum in lower head separating), original rope fasteners, 9 original leather tighteners (leather stiff, occasional separation, but most in excellent original condition), 5 original gut snares. Interior original paper manufacturer's label reads: "Rich'd Mein, / Fordham, / Westchester Co. / N.Y." One panel painted blue with a spread-wing American eagle, a Federal shield, and a riband reading: "Reg. U.S. / Infantry."