Saturday, March 10, 2012

CONTINENTAL ARMY MARCHING DOWN THE OLD BOWERY, NEW YORK, DRUMS, BY HOWARD PYLE

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This genuine antique wood-cut engraving is titled "EVACUATION-DAY ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO--THE CONTINENTAL ARMY MARCHING DOWN THE OLD BOW...

The General - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

The Army 2/4 - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

The Grey Ghost - Reilly Raiders' Drum Solo

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Devil's Flute - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)
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Three Camps - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Paddy on the Handcar - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Downfall of Paris - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Hell on the Wabash - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

Old Dan Tucker - Drum Chart

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Courtesy of Bill McGrath, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers : (click to enlarge)

John J. Pole - Kettledrums for the Army

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Reader Jay Martin writes: Hi, Do you have any information on a drum maker John J. Pole who was active circa 1900 in Geneva, NY? Apparen...
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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Question re Dream Dance Drum (a rope tensioned bass drum)

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There is a certain historic drum which has been attracting a certain amount of attention. I am hoping that you will take a look and tell me...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

St. Anselm's Drum by Ed "Pop" Classey

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Unconfirmed information from George Kubicek (who calls this a "Larchmont Drum") to the effect that this drum now is located in ...
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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Conn 8 X 16" U.S. Marching Snare

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eBay seller droopydrawers( 3162) near Knoxville, TN, is offering item no. 200686954454 with a BIN price of $285, described as follows: This ...
Friday, January 6, 2012

1810 Abner Stevens Drum

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John O'Neill, a regular on this website, wrote: Please see attached photographs of an Abner Steven's 1810 field drum and drum stic...
Monday, November 14, 2011

Old Guard - "Thoughts From The Fringe"

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Thoughts From the Fringe written by SSG R.Andrews, SSG R. Ruddle edited by SFC Reilly, SSG Jamison, SSG Waterman THE UNITED STATES ARMY ...
Monday, October 31, 2011

Wm. S. Tompkins Drum, July 4th, 1865

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Historic 19th Century American Snare Drum. Very attractive drum in superb overall untouched condition, accompanied by a 4 7/8" X 6 3/4...

CW Field Drum

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Civil War Infantry Snare Drum. 12 1/2" high, 15" diameter. Possibly slightly shortened during the period of use, as there are no i...

CW Field Drum by E. Hopkins, Troy, NY

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Very Nice Civil War Snare Drum With Interesting History 16 3/4" diameter, 15" high. Oak body with ivory air hole and nicely decora...

Regulation U.S. Marines Eagle Drum, ca. 1859

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Exceptional Condition C.1859 Regulation US Marine Corps Eagle Drum. Certainly one of the finest specimens known of the handful of specimens ...
Thursday, October 27, 2011

2-Ply Drum Shells -- When Did They Begin?

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Martin Johncox of Boise, Idaho writes: I am an avid drummer and would like to settle a disagreement. I think people were playing plywood-c...
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Noble & Cooley Bass Drum

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Civil War Militia Bass Drum Painted vignette with Patrotic Spreadwing Eagle clutching flag with unknows number of stars, (appears to be 20+...

Meacham Drum Sells for $475

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American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Sale 2337 - Lot 897 Military Drum, Meacham and Company, Albany New York, probably third quart...
Thursday, August 25, 2011

William Shute Tompkins - Biographical Information

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ABRAHAM H. TOMPKINS. More than two centuries and a half ago, in the year 1640, three brothers, Abraham, Joseph and John, came from Englan...
Saturday, July 23, 2011

Drum No. 1 of the Old Guard

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Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Drum Number One, 1960 When the Corps was activated as part of Company H in 1960, Buck Soistman made a set o...
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Repurposing Antique Drums

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Here's a creative (or sacrilegious) use of antique rope drums by Hudson Goods. Drum End Tables Visit our on-line store at HudsonGoods...