Snare Drum Case, used by Buddy Rich

Description:

This case was made by an unknown maker in the United States, early 1980s. It is a snare drum case, made of fiberboard with a canvas strap,metal fittings, and plastic handle. This case is for a snare drum (Cat. #1988.0665.05) from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987. The case is stenciled:

BUDDY RICH
BAND

Date Made: early 1980s

User: Rich, Buddy

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Credit Line: Gift of Cathy and Marie Rich

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0665.05.01Catalog Number: 1988.0665.05.01Accession Number: 1988.0665

Object Name: case

Physical Description: fiberboard (overall material)strapping (overall material)metal (overall material)plastic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 17 5/8 in x 17 1/2 in x 8 3/4 in; 44.7675 cm x 44.45 cm x 22.225 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7b33-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1801049

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