Sock cymbals.

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Instrument

Sock cymbal

Instrument Family

Percussion

Date Made

Circa 1930

Description

Technical description: Pair of cymbals joined at edge by a hinge; with spring mechanism; brass. 3 rivets holding each dome to mechanism. Dome diameter c 102. Total weight in present condition 602g.

Other Information

General usage of type: dance band kit accessory.

Notes

R. Parks, 13.2.99; A. Myers; C. Overton, 4.7.98.

Measurements

length 251; cymbal diameter 203.

Provenance

Purchased in 1983 with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust.

Collection

MIMEd ; Ross Collection

Accession Number

1190