Snare drum
Maker
Slingerland Drum Company
Date1950 ca.
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelNew Concert King Snare Drum
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on brass, cloud-shaped badge: SLINGERLAND / QUALITY DRUMS / CHICAGO, ILL / U.S.A.MarkingsStamped on batter rim: SLINGERLAND / RADIO KING
DescriptionWood shell with blue and cream two-tone lacquer decoration. Separate (double) tension. Eight "Beavertail" lugs. Double-flanged metal rims (hoops). Radio King strainer (not completely original). Snare gate attached with rivets. Model #1080 muffler with two cups and pads.
DimensionsShell Height (with rims): 234mm (9-1/4 in)
Head Diameter: 362mm (14-1/2 in)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00226
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