A 19th c. parade drum in original apple green paint.
Constructed of an ash wood shell with a pierced air hole. Two batter heads are made of stretched animal skin and secured to a hoop. Each head is then placed on the body and secured with two counter hoops with lap joints joined with iron nails and tensioned under a series of tension hooks via old rope. 
Retains a fabulous painted surface seeing faint signs of historical use with patina intact.
Remains in excellent condition given age, use, and design of construction.
New England. Ca. 1890. 14"W x 8"D.