Name/Title
drum, bassEntry/Object ID
2019.016.001Description
Bass drum. Circular wood frame with 15 brass tuning rods; white heads; back is undecorated. Front is decorated with painted design: CARROLL COUNTY REED BAND [blue lettering with yellow outline on white banner with red outline] REORGANIZED A.D. 1931 MD. [yellow lettering with blue shadow]. Small metal plate attached to frame reads: MADE BY THE NUSS MFG. CO. NUSS BLDG. HARRISBURG, PA. 30.5” diameter x 16.25” d.Acquisition
Accession
2019.016Source or Donor
Wentz, Edward L.Acquisition Method
GiftGeneral Notes
Note
The Carroll County Reed Band was organized in 1887. The band reorganized in 1931 and was in operation until 1946. Belonged to donor’s father, Edward Daniel Wentz (26 May 1917 - 13 February 1961) who was a member of the band.