The latest issue of the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles has an excellent article written by Judy Gonyeau with Jay Jones, sixth-generation owner of Noble & Cooley. The article covers the military history of drums as well as the history of N&C through the present day. It is a fascinating article, well-illustrated with historic images, many from NCCHP's archives collection.
You can read the full article at the Granville History web site (sponsored by NCCHP) by clicking THIS LINK.
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Image from article "Noble & Cooley- Marching to the Sound of Their Drums" Copyright 2020, Journal of Antiques and Collectibles |