InstrumentCastanets |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Date MadeProbably mid 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Orchestral castanets (`Spanish'); double concave cups mounted on handle with two castanet shells tied to opposite sides; brown stained wood. Piece of green string attached, probably for hanging them on a stand for ease of access during performance. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: orchestral performance. |
NotesR. Parks, Aug-Sep 1998; A. Myers; C. Overton, 01.08.98. |
Measurementsc 292; castanet length c 70; castanet width 47; external height of cups 10.2, 10.4. |
ProvenancePurchased, 1989. |
CollectionMIMEd; Blades Collection |
Accession Number2909 |