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1st Minnesota snare drum

62.194

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Titles: 1st Minnesota snare drum (Supplied title)

Description: Snare drum reportedly used by Private Daniel Farquhar of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A, at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. Private Farquhar served as the artifcer (mechanic or repairman) for the company. He was wounded at the battles of Antietam and Gettysburg.

Dates

  • 1861 - 1862 (Use)
  • Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)
  • 07/01/1863 (Used at Battle of Gettysburg.) (Use)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 62.194

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Gift of Mrs. Charles R. Mullin

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 16 1/2 inches diameter
  • 11 1/2 inches height

Subjects

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62.194

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.