Object Details
- Description
This snare drum was made by Rose, Morris & Co. in London, England, around 1968-1970. It is a Clansman model with a black lacquer wood shell, chrome-plated metal flange hoops, a white vinyl top head and a clear vinyl bottom head, and a metal snare. There are 6 chrome-plated metal ribs attached to the shell covering the metal tensioning rods. The maker’s medallion around the vent hole is inscribed:
CLANSMAN
ROSE, MORRIS & CO.
MADE IN ENGLANDThis drum was used by a member of the United States Air Force Pipe Band. In 1950, the band was formed as part of the United States Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps. A separate Air Force Pipe Band was formed in 1960, and by 1970, the pipe band was disbanded.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Transfer from General Services Administration
- 1968 - 1970
- ID Number
- MI.075303
- accession number
- 295417
- catalog number
- 75303
- Object Name
- drum
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 15 in x 13 in x 13 in; 38.1 cm x 33.02 cm x 33.02 cm
- place made
- United Kingdom: England
- associated place
- Switzerland
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Percussion
- Military
- National Museum of American History
- Record ID
- nmah_1069345
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-0938-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
