| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Artist | H.H. Slingerland |
| Subject | Snare Drum Technical Design |
| Circa | 1939 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Snare Drum Patent Print H H SlingerlandH.H. Slingerland · c. 1939
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
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The Story Behind the Print
In 1939, Henry Heanon Slingerland revolutionized percussion with this snare drum design, capturing the precision engineering that would make his company legendary among drummers. Filed during the swing era's golden age, when big bands ruled America's dance halls and recording studios, this patent represents the technical innovation driving popular music's evolution.
Slingerland's detailed technical drawings reveal the mechanical elegance behind his drum's superior sound projection and snare response. Founded in 1912, the Slingerland Drum Company would go on to supply instruments for jazz legends like Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, making this patent blueprint a piece of American music history.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring this vintage patent print will grace your walls for generations without fading.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
From a Collector
“Third order from Archive Print Co. The paper weight, the linework — it’s the real thing. Framed it in dark walnut. Looks like it’s been hanging in a gallery for decades.”
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