Museum Collections
Luce Center
Drumsticks
Object Number:
1944.120bc
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
overall (each): 17 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 43.5 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
carved: upper end, each stick: "P CORELL"
Description:
Pair of wooden drumsticks which taper from the ends to the rounded tips; at the end of each stick is carved a square with an X across it.
Gallery Label:
These drumsticks belonged to Philip Corell (1847-1935), who enlisted in the Civil War in 1861 as part of the 99th New York Volunteer Infantry, and re-enlisted in Hancock's Veteran Corps. He was mustered out in 1866.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Louise I. Corell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.