a Field of Drums)

“Build it and they will drum.” Dedicated to research, study and comparisons of field drums. Our purpose is to collect information about historical U.S. drums (manufacture, preservation, conservancy, repair, market) for use by scholars, collectors and others. Photographs of drums, and anything related, together with informative narratives, are welcome. Interested readers will find archived postings a good resource. Reach us at emirsky@gmail.com.

ROBERT HENDERSHOT, Boy Drummer

Emmett, Drummer, Wrote "Dixie" and Seminal Drummer's Manual, "Bruce & Emmett's Drummers and Fifers Guide" (1862)

Sempf & Ottes Drum (NYC)

Henry Ollendorf Drum, NYC

8-Pointed Inlay in John F. Stratton Drum

Sempf & Ottes Drum with Handpainted Eagle, Shield, Flags and Cannon

J. C. Haynes & Co. Drum (Child Size)

Probable Abner Stevens Shell (1820) But Nothing Else

Horncollector Adds Another Old Drum to His Inventory

1861 Dated Snare Drum by A.D. Stevens

Abner Stevens -- The Other Drum Maker

Patriotic Shield Drum Head Tensioning Device

Small European Drum with Capped Sticks

Bird's Eye Maple Drum with Stenciled Eagle and Banner

Returned from Vacation

From the Drum Collection of Howard Reiff