Shawm.
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InstrumentShawm ; Shawm/Oboes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeProbably 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cylindrical pipe of light wood widening to conical bell; knurled, rounded end for reed at top of detachable end-joint, which conceals tuning device; 7 finger-holes on top, thumb-hole at rear; 7 small vent-holes round bell; bell diameter 98mm. Overall size: 350mm. General literature references: Farmer 1931, pp.80 82. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements350. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0399 |