Snare Drum, Blue Seal of New Hampshire 1764
Dateunknown
OriginUnknown
Mediumwood, skin, gut, metal
Dimensionsoverall diameter: 16 1/4"; overall height: 16 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1935-271
DescriptionBlue snare drum, decorated with seal of New Hampshire 1764 [1784?], surrounded by laurel wreath. Blue-painted hoops. Non-decorative tack seam. Snares with metal tensioner.Inscription(s)The image is a state seal of New Hampshire. The motto on the drum is somewhat illegible, but this version of the seal would traditionally read: "SIGILLUM REIPUBLICAE NEO HANTONIENSIS 1784"Mark(s)restorer's label insideProvenancePurchased from Stephen Van Rensselaer, a Williamsburg, VA antiques dealer
unknown
ca.1770-1785
ca. 1840-1850
18th century
Mid 18th c.
