This is regarding the drum set in the 2 of the late Itsuzo Sumy's photos from the exhibition of his work in the Town of Chester in the S.E Adirondacks of New York State.
From Town of Chester historian, Donna Lagoy: The man playing them in the photo is William Walkup. His son, Bill bought the drums 2nd hand from an unknown person.
Emma Walkup, William's wife, did not like the stain on the bass drum head so she painted the picture of the dancing couple that is still on the bass drum. After Mr. Walkup's passing the drums were eventually given to local drummer Al Tolomeo.
A chance conversation with Mr. Walker's daughter Louise Walkup Sweet, who was volunteering at the Town of Chester museum, led me to want to find this drum set.
Another chance conversation with Al Tolomeo, whom I'd met at a concert in Chestertown, resulted in not only finding out that he had the drums but also that he was willing to give them to me. Thus, I am the proud owner of this piece of Chestertown history and as it's near the "camp" (North Country term for place) I love and have been going to my entire life, so it has special meaning for me.
The drum set consists of a 7"x 14" snare drum, a 9"x 13" tom drum and a 26"x 14" bass drum.
The drums are finished in black gold duco paint over wood and have Zephyr lug casings that date it to approximately 1949. The brand is WFL.
Just a reminder: WFL started when Wm. Lidwig II recommenced making drums after WWII, calling the company Wm. F Ludwig. That resulted in a potential law suit by Conn which bought Ludwig in 1929. To avoid litigation, Mr. Ludwig changed the name to WFL which lasted until 1959 when he bought out Conn and regained the Ludwig name.