Field Drums (a/k/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.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Youngster in Union Civil War Uniform with Drum and Sticks

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eBay Seller bases_loaded13 (20050),  item no.  230075468844, price $1.50 Postcard of a youngster in Union civil war uniform with drum sl...

Johnny Comes Marching Home - Sketch by Andrew McCallum

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When Johnny Comes Marching Home, sketched by Andrew McCallum, published in "Harper's Weekly," June 1865.  eBay auction no.  ...
Saturday, April 9, 2011

British Military Drum

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We received the following email from Matt in Connecticut who contacted us after purchasing an old relic drum with a painted "GR". ...
Thursday, March 31, 2011

History of American Musical Instrument Makers

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Susan VanHecke wrote: I'm an author with a new book called RAGGIN' JAZZIN' ROCKIN': A HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSICAL INSTRUM...
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Two Field Drums

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Hello, I am writing to you about two field drums I have and would like to find out more about them. They have been in our family at least ...
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Monday, March 14, 2011

"On the Ropes" by Brian Hill

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Reprinted from Not So Modern Drummer . BOSTON Lt. INFANTRY 1798 FIELD DRUM Drums from the late 1700s are not only really cool, but fai...
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Early 19th Century Barrel Bass Drum (Edward Riley)

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Dave Randall wrote: I had someone direct me to your blog in my search for some history about this drum. I am a collector of American mad...
Thursday, February 3, 2011

Eli Brown Drum Sells at eBay Auction

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Okay sports fans. Yesterday an eBay auction closed on a terrific relic - an Eli Brown drum , ca. 1810-1820 (dating based ...
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