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Saturday, September 6, 2008
J. C. Haynes & Co. Drum (Child Size)
Appearing as eBay item no. 110286580652 for sale by hotrodster( 1586) is this fine example of a John C. Haynes drum, ca. mid-19th century. (Click on the photos to expand.)
The photos, when expanded, are clear images of the interior paper label, snare mechanism, nails along shell seam and other design features.
For other examples of drums by this maker, see:
John C. Haynes (Boston) Eagle Drum
Comparison of Unknown Drum with 1863 John Haynes Drum
9th Mass Infantry Drum by Haynes, Boston
Boy Size "John C. Haynes" Rope Drum Has Clean Label But Poor Artwork
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