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

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[CIVIL WAR]. Regulation US Infantry snare drum. Manufactured by C. & F. Soistmann, Philadelphia, PA.

[CIVIL WAR]. Regulation US Infantry snare drum. Manufactured by C. & F. Soistmann, Philadelphia, PA.

15 5/8 height; 16 3/4 in. diameter painted maple snare drum (minor surface wear), with hoops and rims painted red (repainted or replaced), both drumheads intact, modern rope fasteners with braided rope shoulder strap, 10 modern black leather tighteners, modern gut snares with replaced tightener. Interior original paper manufacturer's label: "C. & F. Soistmann / Manufacturers of all kinds of / Drums / No. 458 Dillwyn St. / Philadelphia, Pa." One side features a blue panel decorated with a spread-wing American eagle with a Federal shield and a riband reading: "Reg. U.S. Infantry."

[With:] 17 1/16 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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[CIVIL WAR]. Regulation US Infantry snare drum. Manufactured by C. & F. Soistmann, Philadelphia, PA.

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

[CIVIL WAR]. Regulation US Infantry snare drum. Manufactured by C. & F. Soistmann, Philadelphia, PA.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Regulation US Infantry snare drum. Manufactured by C. & F. Soistmann, Philadelphia, PA.