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.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Rope Drum by W. Braley of Newport, Columbia County, Wisconsin

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J. Dexter wrote asking whether anyone has ever heard of this drum maker/retailer: W. Braley of Newport, Columbia County, Wisconsin. ...
Monday, June 18, 2012

Cooperman Drum, Painted, with Sticks and Sling

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Many say that the Cooperman Drum Company's products are excellent.  This 2005 drum with sticks and sling originally sold for $1,208 (inc...
Sunday, June 17, 2012

CW era non-Contract Eagle Drum

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A reader (Todd) writes: Hi Ellis,  The drum I have measures about 17 inches in diameter, and 15 inches tall. This drum seems to h...
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Belgian Drum?

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A reader (Victor Baruzzini of St. Louis) wrote that he inherited this drum and that the tag (written in the 1950's) identifies the drum ...
Monday, May 7, 2012

Transition from Rope to Rod Tension - When Did It Happen?

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Angelo Mauceri, Paradiddle58@gmail.com, wrote with this question: Hi Ellis, Could you please tell me the time period from when rope drums ...
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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Historic Images on eBay

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The Historic Images Store on eBay has a lot of interesting photos. I searched for "drum" and found these. I bought the first on...
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