Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Florida A&M University, American, founded 1887
Owned by
Foster, William Patrick, American, 1919 - 2010
Date
mid to late 20th century
Medium
wood, cloth and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (Baton): 18 1/2 × 9/16 × 3/8 in. (47 × 1.5 × 1 cm)
H x W x D (Mount): 19 5/16 × 1 3/16 × 1 3/8 in. (49 × 3 × 3.5 cm)
Description
A wooden band conductor's Baton with mount. Held in place by a small loop of string, on a light blue ribbon lined, grainy wooden mount (b), rests a dark wood conductor’s baton (a) used by Dr. William P. Foster, to lead his Florida A&M University Marching 100 throughout their musical events. The handle of the baton is black, bulbous, and has a large filigree treble clef inscribed on its front. Below the black handle is a metal ring that divides the wand portion of the baton from the handle. The tip is the same metal. On one side of the mount, a metal placard shows the faded etching: [DR. WILLIAM P. FOSTER]. The mount is missing one of its end pieces on the side of the baton’s handle.
Place used
Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
batons (music equipment)
Topic
Band (Music)
Conductors (Musicians)
Education
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Marching bands (Music)
Music
Musicians
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Anthony Foster in memory of William P. Foster
Object number
2019.94.4ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5927a51a0-f6e6-4a71-99e1-1c6cf9f2bfd2

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