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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

From a Reader: "Help Me ID These Drums"

A reader of this blog wrote:

I have information to share with readers of the FieldDrums.com blog.

I own a drum that has no makers label inside, and indeed no identifying marks anywhere on the drum. The drum was restored in 1972 by Robert Atwell of Durham, Connecticut. I have enclosed photos of the drum. I would appreciate any help Field Drums could provide dating or identifying the drum.

Sincerely,
Richard Besciak

3 comments:

AnonymousSeptember 15, 2013 at 4:19 PM
The man who restored that drum is still living in Durham. He still might have a copy of the bill for the repair.
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Ellis MirskySeptember 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Would the anonymous person who posted the above comment please provide any more information that he/she may have concerning the Raleigh drum restorer?

Thank you.
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AnonymousMarch 11, 2016 at 4:40 PM
I know nothing about a drum restorer in Raleigh, But I do happen to be in touch quite often with the one in Durham, Connecticut.
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