Drum

Object Name:

Drum

Object ID:

1962.014

Creator:

Blanchard, Porter (1788-1871)

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

circa 1830

Description:

Snare drum, wood with parchment head and base. Written on base, "The Property of the 7th Company of Infantry 1st Reg. N.H. Militia." Inside is label reading, "Bass and Tenor Drums/ Ebony Drum Sticks/B. and C. Fifes / Manufactured by / PORTER BLANCHARD / Concord, N.H. / Where may at all times be found a complete / assortment of furniture. / Drums repaired at short notice."

Material:

Wood
Parchment

Dimensions:

H-16.25 Dia-16 inches

Provenance:

There is a chain of ownership from Charles L Barrett (1858-1938) to Edward A. Barrett (1885-19 ? ), and then to the donor, Arthur S. Price (1894-19 ? ). According to file notes, the drum was used by Franklin Pierce in the Mexican War,1847-48, and during his presidential campaign in 1852 and the dedication of the Franklin Pierce Highway.

Credit Line:

Gift of Arthur S. Price

People:

Blanchard, Porter (1788-1871), Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869), Barrett, Charles L. (1858-1938), Barrett, Edward A. (1885-19, Prices, Arthur S. (1894-19 ? )

Subjects:

Drums, Political campaigns