Tom-tom
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InstrumentCylindrical drum/Drums/Percussion/Musical Instrument ; Cylindrical drum |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
MakerBoosey and Hawkes |
Place MadeEurope ; Great Britain ; United Kingdom |
Date MadePost 1930 |
DescriptionMedium size; single-headed; wooden frame and counter-hoops; screwed rod tensioning; 5 of the 6 screws have handles for ease of adjustment; adapted to fit onto dance drummer's console. Decoration: Counter-hoops painted silver; shell glitter-plastic veneered green with gold and orange diamonds. Repair History: Possible original lower nailed-on head removed. Skin a replacement dating from the 1970s, printed in blue "Premier / Everplay / EXTRA / PLUS". |
NotesA. Myers; C. Overton and R. Parks, 9.5.98. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund, 1984. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Blades Collection |
Accession Number2391 |