Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Drum, 1243-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1916-09-16

GUSN

GUSN-392376

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Drum, 1243-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image shows a drum that is associated with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. The drum features a prominent design with what appears to be an eagle and stars, and the word "INCORPORATED" is visible. The drum is bound with rope tensioning, which is typical for traditional drums. The photograph is credited to Baldwin Coolidge and was photographed for R. C. Thurston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

snare drums
shells (drum components)
drums (membranophones)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

16373

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025149
B-Series negative 1243-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

PC022.001.003.001.1243-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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