Musical drum, after 1837

Made:
after 1837 in London
Musical drum

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Musical drum
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Musical drum after 1837. This square drum was invented by Cornelius Ward of London. It consists of a parchment membrane from an old deed stretched on a mahogany frame above a square pine box.

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-1289
Materials:
mahogany, beech, fruitwood, pine, parchment and brass
type:
drums and musical drums
credit:
King's College, London