civil war drum from Philadelphia
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Labeled: Horstmann Brothers & Co/Military Furnishers
Wood, goatskin, rope, leather
Circa 1857-1864
Height: 16.5”; diameter: 17”
A magnificent paint decorated drum featuring a bold eagle with an American shield holding a red banner in its mouth, a field of stars, clouds and sunrays against a blue background. Also with brass tack decoration surrounding a peephole through which the maker’s label is visible identifying the makers as Horstmann Brothers & Co. on 5th and Cherry Streets in Philadelphia. The company was founded by William Horstmann and originally located at North Third Street between 1830 and 1857, manufacturing and importing everything from textiles and trimmings to military goods including drums, pistols, and swords. As the company expanded, Horstmann moved the factory to 5th and Cherry Streets and their storefront to 2223 Chestnut Street. Later the company would grow to two stores in New York and an agency in Paris. William Horstmann retired from the company in 1845, and his sons, William and Sigmund continued the family business as Horstmann Brothers until 1872. By 1864, Horstmann, Brothers & Co. were the largest producers of military goods in the nation.
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Wood, goatskin, rope, leather
Circa 1857-1864
Height: 16.5”; diameter: 17”
A magnificent paint decorated drum featuring a bold eagle with an American shield holding a red banner in its mouth, a field of stars, clouds and sunrays against a blue background. Also with brass tack decoration surrounding a peephole through which the maker’s label is visible identifying the makers as Horstmann Brothers & Co. on 5th and Cherry Streets in Philadelphia. The company was founded by William Horstmann and originally located at North Third Street between 1830 and 1857, manufacturing and importing everything from textiles and trimmings to military goods including drums, pistols, and swords. As the company expanded, Horstmann moved the factory to 5th and Cherry Streets and their storefront to 2223 Chestnut Street. Later the company would grow to two stores in New York and an agency in Paris. William Horstmann retired from the company in 1845, and his sons, William and Sigmund continued the family business as Horstmann Brothers until 1872. By 1864, Horstmann, Brothers & Co. were the largest producers of military goods in the nation.
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