Bass drum.
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Alternative TitleLong drum. |
InstrumentBass drum |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Place MadeEurope ; Great Britain ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeProbably early 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Wooden shell, lap joined at top with `wavy' pattern of tacks and oval carrying harness ring; wooden counter-hoops; skin heads; rope tensioning with leather buffs. 24-inch heads. Repair History: Tensioning ropes, buffs and heads replacements of 1988; counter-hoop rim damage in places repaired with inserted wood, 1988. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Military / marching band. |
NotesC. Overton and R. Parks, 2.5.98. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2876 |