This large parade drum from the James T. Moore Memorial Band of Philadelphia carries all the swagger of a marching line at full tilt. The front head is hand-painted with bold lettering circling a portrait of the band’s director, framed by a deep green field that’s worn just right—honest scuffs and rubs that read like miles, not damage.
Circa 1940s, it’s built the way they should be: wood shell, brass hardware, and a beautifully aged vellum head that’s still intact with no cracks. The reverse shows the natural wear of use, with tonal variations and markings that only come from years in rotation. One small chip to the wooden rim, otherwise solid and structurally sound.
At 32 inches high and just over 19 inches in diameter, it’s a statement piece whether hung or leaned—it’s equal parts folk art and functional object.
This large parade drum from the James T. Moore Memorial Band of Philadelphia carries all the swagger of a marching line at full tilt. The front head is hand-painted with bold lettering circling a portrait of the band’s director, framed by a deep green field that’s worn just right—honest scuffs and rubs that read like miles, not damage.
Circa 1940s, it’s built the way they should be: wood shell, brass hardware, and a beautifully aged vellum head that’s still intact with no cracks. The reverse shows the natural wear of use, with tonal variations and markings that only come from years in rotation. One small chip to the wooden rim, otherwise solid and structurally sound.
At 32 inches high and just over 19 inches in diameter, it’s a statement piece whether hung or leaned—it’s equal parts folk art and functional object.
