Snare Drum Patent Print 1939 H H Slingerland
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Henry Heanon Slingerland revolutionized American drumming when he patented this snare drum design in 1939, just as swing music was reaching its golden age. His Chicago-based company had been crafting instruments since 1912, but this particular innovation captured the crisp, cutting tone that would define big band percussion for decades to come.
The technical drawing reveals Slingerland's meticulous attention to the snare mechanism—those fine wire strands that create the drum's signature buzz and snap. By 1939, drummers like Gene Krupa were becoming household names, and Slingerland's instruments were the backbone of countless swing orchestras from the Savoy Ballroom to Hollywood sound stages.
This museum-quality giclée print is reproduced on 325gsm archival matte paper using fade-resistant inks that preserve every precise line and measurement of the original patent blueprint.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
Our prints are produced to museum standards. Each piece is printed on premium heavyweight archival matte paper (325gsm), the same quality used in museums and galleries, giving rich color, deep blacks, and excellent detail.
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