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.
Image from article "Noble & Cooley- Marching to the Sound of Their Drums" Copyright 2020, Journal of Antiques and Collectibles |