19 1/4 in. height; 27 in. diameter painted maple bass drum with hoops and rims painted red (some splits in shell wood, upper hoop somewhat off-center, general surface wear consistent with field use), both original drumheads intact, replacement rope fasteners and braided strap, 32 replacement leather tighteners, woven carrying strap metal and leather fasteners (partial split, soiling). Interior original printed manufacturer's label reads: "Manufactured / By / Horstmann Brothers Co. / Military Furnishers, / Fifth & Cherry Streets, / Philadelphia." Pencil inscription to drumhead reads: "J.M. Bowman / C. Cabins." One panel painted blue with a spread-wing American eagle with a superimposed Federal shield, a field of stars, and an unlettered riband.

[With:] 17 3/8 in. length sewn suede and wood beater (some stitching starting to separate, surface wear consistent with field use).