Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Drum, 1235-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1914-09-16

GUSN

GUSN-392363

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Drum, 1235-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image shows a drum associated with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. It displays decorative artwork, including an eagle and a shield, with visible text indicating the year "Incorporated 1638." The drum features rope tensioning and is placed on a surface covered with paper. Photographed for R. C. Ballard Thurston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

drum components
drums (membranophones)
barrel drums
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

16371

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025141
B-Series negative 1235-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.1235-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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