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StatsPresentation Snare Drum
Side (snare) drum by W. S. Tompkins, Yonkers, New York, 1860 (NMM 10141). This ornately decorated presentation drum was commissioned for the drummer Thomas J. Hellrigle, by several citizens of Dayton, Ohio. The mahogany shell features a field of stars arranged in concentric circles around a large central star. There are ten leather tugs cut in the shape of shields, each with the initials T.J.H. engraved on small silver-plated shields affixed to the tug. A large, silver-plated shield attached directly to the drum shell is engraved with Hellrigle
William Shute Tompkins (1812-1882) (? – ?)
William Shute Tompkins (1812-1882) was an English artist known for his detailed engravings, particularly presentation snare drums featuring portraits and historical scenes in a dot & stipple style. Explore his legacy!
About this artwork
- Title: Presentation Snare Drum
- Artist: William Shute Tompkins (1812-1882)
- Year: 1860
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
- Perceived brightness: balanced
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