Rose, Morris & Co. Snare Drum: Museum Object and Cultural History

The object in the museum catalogue

This snare drum was made by Rose, Morris & Co. in London, England, around 1968-1970. It is a Clansman model with a black lacquer wood shell, chrome-plated metal flange hoops, a white vinyl top head and a clear vinyl bottom head, and a metal snare. There are 6 chrome-plated metal ribs attached to the shell covering the metal tensioning rods. The maker’s medallion around the vent hole is inscribed:

This drum was used by a member of the United States Air Force Pipe Band. In 1950, the band was formed as part of the United States Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps. A separate Air Force Pipe Band was formed in 1960, and by 1970, the pipe band was disbanded.

Materials, dates and provenance

• date made: 1968 - 1970
• Object Name: drum
• Physical Description: metal (overall material)
• Physical Description: wood (overall material)
• Measurements: overall: 15 in x 13 in x 13 in; 38.1 cm x 33.02 cm x 33.02 cm
• place made: United Kingdom: England
• associated place: Switzerland
• ID Number: MI.075303
• accession number: 295417
• catalog number: 75303
• Credit Line: Transfer from General Services Administration
• Data Source: National Museum of American History

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