Regarding the "Cooperman Strainer" I have one in hand I purchased from Cooperman within the past 10 years and it appears to be Identical, including the round head screws, as the one on the Gburg Drum. I can see no difference from the posted photos.
Regarding painted eagles I always review G. Craig Caba' s book "U.S. Military Drums 1845-1865" Long out of print. He has a photo and description section that shows and discusses various standard patterns of the U.S. from 1855 - 1865. I also review Robert Garofalo & Mark Elrod's Book on CW Musical Instruments & Military Bands. Both Publications are great references to help research. I have seen Caba's book going for up to $150.00.
Thanks, Bob
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Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:34 AM
Subject: [RopeDrums] Re: Re; Gettysburg Eagle Drum
Dear Jayson,
Thank you for your post re this drum. I think this discussion can
serve as a learning experience for us.
My first question concerns the description of the snare strainer as
a "Cooperman strainer". The strainer actually looks remarkably
similar (not identical, some minor non-functional design
differences) to some on drums I have (one of which is at least 100
years old). I checked Cooperman's website (www.Cooperman.com) and
could not find a photo of a strainer. Can you direct me to any
additional information concerning the provenance of the strainer in
the photo?
My second question concerns the poorly rendered eagle. I agree. It
is a poor job. Is there any information concerning the quality of
the painted eagles on authentic eagle drums that would rule out this
eagle from being among the originals?
Thank you very much for your input.
Best.
Ellis Mirsky
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