Bass Drum Collection

Musical band United States. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Group portrait of people with musical instruments Austria. Date of Photograph:1927 ca

Two buskers surrounded by the public. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1940

Henry Clay Drum Corps, 30th May 1889 (b / w photo)
HGL396721 Henry Clay Drum Corps, 30th May 1889 (b/w photo) by Gentieu, Pierre A. (1842-1930); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: Village outside Wilmington, Delaware)

Label for Bass Drum thread (colour litho)
982339 Label for Bass Drum thread (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Label for Bass Drum thread, with an image depicting a soldiers beating a bass drum)

Telluride band in Bridal Veil Park Ingram and Bridal Veil Falls, 1886 (b / w photo)
DPL415496 Telluride band in Bridal Veil Park Ingram and Bridal Veil Falls, 1886 (b/w photo) by Goodman, Charles (d.1912); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: Telluride)

Colorados first brass band, 1862 (b / w photo0
DPL415485 Colorados first brass band, 1862 (b/w photo0 by American Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: Blackhawk)

The Glasgow Exhibition, visited by the Queen (engraving)
1595594 The Glasgow Exhibition, visited by the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glasgow Exhibition, visited by the Queen)

Bass Drum, 1910. Creator: Unknown
Bass Drum, 1910. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 5" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1910]

Foxhole Brass Band, St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall. 1919
A formal photograph of the nineteen members of Foxhole Brass Band, in uniform with their instruments. Photographer: Unknown

Fraddon Brass Band, Cornwall. 1912
The group are smartly dress and posed with their instruments. Photographer: Unknown

St Dennis Temperance Brass Band, Cornwall. 1912
The group are in uniform and posed with their instruments. Photographer: Unknown

Big drummer at the New Orleans Carnival, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of the big drummer at the New Orleans Carnival, 19th Century

1st Battalion Welsh Guards on the drill square at Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow, London
June 5, 2013 - 1st Battalion Welsh Guards on the drill square at Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow, London

Mr Pickwick on Election Day at Eatenswill, illustration from Pickwick Papers
XIR159167 Mr Pickwick on Election Day at Eatenswill, illustration from Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) (coloured engraving) by Browne

A Concert of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) in 1846 (engraving)
XIR176097 A Concert of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) in 1846 (engraving) by Geiger, Andreas (1765-1856); Musee de l Opera, Paris, France; (add.info.: Un concert de Berlioz en 1846; ); Austrian

Altar with horse, Assembly Hall
Altar with horses. Quang Trieu (Cantonese) Assembly Hall, Hoi An, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quang Nam, Vietnam

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The bass drum has been an integral part of musical history, spanning across different eras and cultures. From the Foxhole Brass Band in St Stephen, Cornwall in 1919 to the Henry Clay Drum Corps on May 30th, 1889, this instrument has left its mark on countless performances. Intricate details can be seen in a label for Bass Drum thread, showcasing the craftsmanship that goes into creating such a powerful sound. A captivating black and white photo captures the Telluride band performing in Bridal Veil Park Ingram alongside the majestic Bridal Veil Falls back in 1886. Taking us even further back is a monochromatic image of Colorado's first brass band from 1862. This historical snapshot reminds us of how music has always played a significant role in bringing communities together. An engraving depicting The Glasgow Exhibition visited by Queen Victoria showcases not only the grandeur of this event but also highlights how important brass bands were during royal visits. Another photograph from 1910 shows an unidentified creator's rendition of a bass drum, emphasizing its timeless appeal. Traveling to New Orleans Carnival during the vibrant festivities of the 19th century reveals an impressive big drummer commanding attention with their rhythmic beats. Closer to home is Fraddon Brass Band from Cornwall in 1912 and St Dennis Temperance Brass Band from the same year - both local talent making waves through their melodic performances. Even royalty couldn't resist being enchanted by this instrument as HM The Queen paid a visit to Lostwithiel, Cornwall in June 1989 where she was undoubtedly serenaded by skilled musicians playing their trusty bass drums. Lastly, we are reminded of its presence during times of conflict as evidenced by an ambrotype portrait capturing a Union soldier proudly posing with his bass drum during the Civil War era around c1863.