Drummer

Date1840-1880

MediumComposition, wood, paper, paint, and string

DimensionsOH: 7 3/4" x OW: 2 1/2" x OD: 2 3/4"

Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors

Object number1971-849

DescriptionThe composition soldier has a high black hat, red coat and white pants. His arms are attached through the upper torso by a peg. Each arm holds a drumstick positioned just above a drum hanging from around the soldiers shoulder by a white strap. He stands on a wooden box with a painted grassy green top. Protruding from the front of the box base is a small wire crank that, when turned, activates the arms so it appears as if the figure is drumming.
ProvenanceMrs. Tomlison purschased this toy from Mrs. Herbert Grant, 32 Durand Road, South Orange, New Jersey, on Nov. 10, 1948 for $15.

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