An original 1861-65 Civil War snare drum. There are no apparent markings. It measures approx. 13" tall x 17" across. The head is mounted unevenly. This item is from a collection of period US Civil War items that I have put togeather over the past several years aquired from many different sources.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
1861-65 CIVIL WAR SNARE DRUM
An original 1861-65 Civil War snare drum. There are no apparent markings. It measures approx. 13" tall x 17" across. The head is mounted unevenly. This item is from a collection of period US Civil War items that I have put togeather over the past several years aquired from many different sources.
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