Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Soistmann (?) Eagle Drum

Ohio Civil War drum with photo of the drummer, Corporal Henry Lawrence Smith of "A" 70th Regiment, Ohio Infantry. Possibly made by C & F Soistmann, Philadelphia. Size: 16" high x 17" diameter. Item no. A471

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  1. Ellis MirskyDecember 23, 2009 at 4:30 AM

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  2. Ellis MirskyDecember 23, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    See this same drum at auction described as "Drum and photo: Ohio Civil War drum with a photo of drummer Corporal H.L. Smith ($7,475)" at http://www.fontainesauction.net/Civil-War-Antique-Firearm-auction-press.htm, Fontaine's Civil War
    & Antique Firearms Auction, August 15 2009.

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