Object Details
associated person
Wilson, Woodrow
user
Booze, Jacob
maker
William A. Pond & Co.
Description
This drum was made by William A. Pond and Company in New York, New york, in 1863. It is a presentation drum.
Civil War drummer Jacob Booz (1840–1909) was presented this drum in 1863 by officers of his regiment, Company C, 1st New Jersey Volunteers, for recognition of service. The drum is inscribed with 14 of the engagements that Booz participated in. He enlisted in the Civil War on March 22, 1861 and served until he was honorably discharged on June 23, 1864. Jacob Booz re-enlisted on September 2, 1864, and participated in three more engagements. He was honorably discharged on June 30, 1865.
After Jacob Booz's death, his family presented the drum to the State of New Jersey Museum. Woodrow Wilson was governor at that time, and when he became president, the drum was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1917. The drum was originally intended for presentation only, but a vent hole (in the center of the inscription) was added later by Booz, enabling him to actually play the drum, which he used until his death in 1909.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Transfer from The White House
date made
1863
ID Number
MI.017230
catalog number
17230
accession number
60827
Object Name
drum
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 14 in x 17 7/8 in; 35.56 cm x 45.4025 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
related event
Civil War
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_606439