Snare Drum Used by Frank G. Campbell, 17th Michigan Infantry Regiment, 1864
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A military drum provided rhythm for marching and was an important signaling device for troops in battle. This Civil War drum belonged to Frank G. Campbell, a member of the 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. The names of the battles in which his unit participated are painted on the side of the drum.
A military drum provided rhythm for marching and was an important signaling device for troops in battle. This Civil War drum belonged to Frank G. Campbell, a member of the 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. The names of the battles in which his unit participated are painted on the side of the drum.
Artifact
Snare drum
Date Made
1864
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
77.49.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Estabrook
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Skin (Collagenous material)
Rope
Leather
Dimensions
Height: 13.78 in
Width: 18.898 in
Inscriptions
on interior label: Ernest Vogt / Manufacturer / Drums, Banjos, Tamborines & c. / Philadelphia / Contract December 29th 1864 penciled on original drumhead: This drum / was issued to Frank G. / Campbell at Detroit Mich / June 1st 1862. / A Drummer in Co. G. 17th Regiment / Mich. Vol Inft. Who carried it / Until mustered out of service / June 3d 1865. /No changes has ever been made since issued. penciled on orginal drumhead: 17th / Mich. I. penciled on original drumhead: F.G. Campbell / Co.G 17th. / Mich.
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