NAM.1967-06-41-1

Side drum, 1800 (c); Wood shell made by Franklin, 135 Holborn Hill, London. Front painted with George III cypher in gold; flesh hoops and drum heads whole; nine cord hoop holes, painted orange; natural hemp cord with buff slides; four snares, twisted sinew; plain drag rope. Label inside shell is printed with maker’s name, Franklin, London, with further manufacturing details. Possibly used by a band boy of the British Army as it is small and lighter than regular side drums.