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Stevens Snare Drum
From the collection of National Museum of American History. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
<p>This drum was made by Abner Stevens in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in 1812. The wood drum shell has been cut down approximately 3 inches from each end and features an image of the American bald eagle on a flag shield with a banner inscribed “LIBERTY OR DEATH.” It has black painted hoops and metal hooks laced with rope through leather ears, used to tighten the hoops. The drum is currently disassembled.
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Credit lineStevens Snare Drum. 1812. Stevens, Abner. National Museum of American History, Gift of E. B. Bevier. CC0.
