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Monday, December 22, 2014

Third Maine Infantry Regiment Drum

Lot #: 202

16" width x 15.25" height. Hand-painted lettering on face of drum forming a circle Third Maine Infantry Reg. Opposite side of drum with large hand painted eagle clutching a patriotic shield rendered in yellow, red, white and blue. Paper label inside reads Drum and Fife Made and Sold by J. & G. Dennison Freeport.

Estimate: $800-1,200