Object Details
Description (Brief)
This railroad imitation was made in the United States around 1900 to 1910. It is made of wires bent in an oval shape inserted in a wood handle.
This railroad imitation was used by William T. Armstrong (1879-1965), orchestra leader and musician in vaudeville and silent film theaters. Armstrong grew up in South River, New Jersey and began playing drums at the age of 14. He continued his musical career through the mid-1910s, after which, Armstrong began work in banking and finance. This artifact is part of a collection of drums, sound effect instruments, and other percussion instruments used by Armstrong.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Pamela A. Carlin and Evelyn A. Mark in memory of William T. Armstrong
date made
1900-1910
ID Number
1984.0335.19
catalog number
1984.0335.19
accession number
1984.0335
Object Name
railroad imitation
Measurements
overall: 1 1/4 in x 6 3/4 in x 15 3/8 in; 3.175 cm x 17.145 cm x 39.0525 cm
place made
United States
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_607009