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- Snare Drum Used by Frank G. Campbell, 17th Michigan Infantry Regiment, 1864 - 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.
- 1864
- Collections - Artifact
Snare Drum Used by Frank G. Campbell, 17th Michigan Infantry Regiment, 1864
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.
- Hallmark "Yarn Ornament: Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1975 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1975
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Yarn Ornament: Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1975
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Americana Drum" Christmas Ornament, 1988 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1988
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Americana Drum" Christmas Ornament, 1988
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Yesteryears: Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1976 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Yesteryears: Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1976
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Holiday Highlights: Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1977 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1977
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Holiday Highlights: Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1977
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1978 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1978
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1978
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "The Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1979 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1979
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "The Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1979
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Upbeat Bear" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Upbeat Bear" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Dynastat Magnetic Memory Drum, 1962 - George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor -- particularly in the area of automation. After the Second World War, Devol patented a magnetic control system -- a memory system for machines. With this reprogrammable system, manufacturers could "teach" a machine to perform repetitive tasks. Devol's innovation led to his most notable invention -- the first industrial robot.
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Dynastat Magnetic Memory Drum, 1962
George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor -- particularly in the area of automation. After the Second World War, Devol patented a magnetic control system -- a memory system for machines. With this reprogrammable system, manufacturers could "teach" a machine to perform repetitive tasks. Devol's innovation led to his most notable invention -- the first industrial robot.
- Toy Drum, 1937-1940 - Toy musical instruments, such as drums and pianos, have been mass-produced for children since the late 1800s. Noble & Cooley, founded in 1854, is the earliest and largest American manufacturer of toy drums. The company also produced snare drums during the Civil War.
- 1937-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Drum, 1937-1940
Toy musical instruments, such as drums and pianos, have been mass-produced for children since the late 1800s. Noble & Cooley, founded in 1854, is the earliest and largest American manufacturer of toy drums. The company also produced snare drums during the Civil War.