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Snare Drum, Blue Seal of New Hampshire 1764
Conservation Photograph

Snare Drum, Blue Seal of New Hampshire 1764

Dateunknown
OriginUnknown
Mediumwood, skin, gut, metal
Dimensionsoverall diameter: 16 1/4"; overall height: 16 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1935-271
DescriptionBlue snare drum, decorated with seal of New Hampshire 1764 [1784?], surrounded by laurel wreath. Blue-painted hoops. Non-decorative tack seam. Snares with metal tensioner.
InscribedThe image is a state seal of New Hampshire. The motto on the drum is somewhat illegible, but this version of the seal would traditionally read: "SIGILLUM REIPUBLICAE NEO HANTONIENSIS 1784"
Markingsrestorer's label inside
ProvenancePurchased from Stephen Van Rensselaer, a Williamsburg, VA antiques dealer