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Bass Drum Case, used by Buddy Rich

Object Details

Description

This case was made by an unknown maker in the United States, early 1980s. It is a bass drum case, made of fiberboard with a canvas strap and metal fittings. This case is for a bass drum (Cat. #1988.0665.03) from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987. The case is stenciled:

BUDDY RICH
BAND

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
user
Rich, Buddy
date made
early 1980s
Credit Line
Gift of Cathy and Marie Rich
Physical Description
fiberboard (overall material)
strapping (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 19 1/4 in x 29 in x 29 1/2 in; 48.895 cm x 73.66 cm x 74.93 cm
Object Name
case
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