"I don't think we can have a war without music."--Robert E. Lee
Throughout the ages, children have mimicked the sounds and action of warfare. During the Revolutionary and Civil Wars in this country, children played with homemade drumsticks and drums, fifes and whistles. Even the soldiers, themselves, turned to making music to ease the strife or warfare. During the Revolutionary and Civil Wars in Ameria, fifers and drummers were attached to each company of men. These young musicians were generally between the ages of 10 and 16 and provided music in camp and on the march. They also conveyed battle commands to the soldiers. HOMESTEAD FOLK TOYS PROUDLY OFFERS: |
Two toy field drums, each high in quality, yet distinctive in design. Both drums are manufactured by Noble and Cooley, a company that has been making drums during the Civil War and ever since.#370 is a lithographed drum with a patriotic design embossed on it. #400 is a replica "cord & ear" drum, strung with white cord and leather ears. Both drums are packaged in a corrugated sleeve. |
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HOMESTEAD FOLK TOYS ALSO OFFERS: #1007 Civil War Toy Cannon #1008 Revolutionary War Toy Cannon |
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