Object Details
- Description
This pair of dog barks were made in the United States, around 1900 to 1910. They are made of metal rings with parchments heads, metal disc, and rope.
These dog barks were used by William T. Armstrong (1879-1965), orchestra leader and musician in vaudeville and silent film theaters. Armstrong grew up in South River, New Jersey and began playing drums at the age of 14. He continued his musical career through the mid-1910s, after which, Armstrong began work in banking and finance. This artifact is part of a collection of drums, sound effect instruments, and other percussion instruments used by Armstrong.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1900-1910
- Credit Line
- Gift of Pamela A. Carlin and Evelyn A. Mark in memory of William T. Armstrong
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- parchment (overall material)
- rope (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 5/8 in x 4 1/4 in; 6.6675 cm x 10.795 cm
- overall: 1 15/16 in x 3 3/8 in; 4.92125 cm x 8.5725 cm
- Object Name
- dog bark
- dog barks
