Loyal Legion Infantry Drum, 1246-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1914-09-09

GUSN

GUSN-392378

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
Loyal Legion Infantry Drum, 1246-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image features an infantry drum associated with the Loyal Legion, known as Loyal Legion Infantry Drum. The drum is secured with ropes, and the body displays an emblem or insignia, including an eagle and text that appears to read "U.S. Infantry." The photographer's name, Baldwin Coolidge, is visible on a label at the top of the image. Photographed for R. C. Thurston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

military photography
struck drums
tubular drums
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

16367

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025152
B-Series negative 1246-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

PC022.001.003.001.1246-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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