[MILITARIA]. Painted Marine Corps drum, possibly Mexican-War. Manufactured by William Ent,
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[MILITARIA]. Painted Marine Corps drum, possibly Mexican-War. Manufactured by William Ent, Germantown, PA, ca 1840s.
14 3/8 in. height; 15 in. diameter painted maple snare drum (light surface wear), modern replacement hoops and rims painted red, replacement drumheads both present and intact, replacement rope fasteners with braided rope sling, 10 replacement leather tighteners, 6 replacement gut snares with metal hardware. Interior original paper label reads: "Drums, Fifes, / Regimental Colours, / Tambourines, &c. / Made and Repaired by / William Ent, / Germantown, / Philadelphia County, Pa." One panel painted red with a spread-winged American eagle with Federal shield and riband reading: "U.S. / Marines." Featuring an elaborate tack pattern around the vent hole.
The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
14 3/8 in. height; 15 in. diameter painted maple snare drum (light surface wear), modern replacement hoops and rims painted red, replacement drumheads both present and intact, replacement rope fasteners with braided rope sling, 10 replacement leather tighteners, 6 replacement gut snares with metal hardware. Interior original paper label reads: "Drums, Fifes, / Regimental Colours, / Tambourines, &c. / Made and Repaired by / William Ent, / Germantown, / Philadelphia County, Pa." One panel painted red with a spread-winged American eagle with Federal shield and riband reading: "U.S. / Marines." Featuring an elaborate tack pattern around the vent hole.
The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann
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[MILITARIA]. Painted Marine Corps drum, possibly Mexican-War. Manufactured by William Ent,
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