Beaters for small bells, 22.
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Instrument FamilyBeaters |
Date MadeProbably late 19th or early 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: 22 wooden hammers for small bells. Two of mallet type with cylindrical heads; 14 with spherical heads; 4 with cylindrical heads parallel to axis; one with mushroom head; one broken with head type not known. Total mass 8g; head mass 5g (63%). For two mallet-type, average total mass 16g; head mass 15g (94%). For other types, average total mass 6g; head mass 4g (67% typically). |
NotesR. Parks, 15 or 22 May 1999; A. Myers; RP 12.9.98. |
Measurementslengths 155 - 241; head diameters: 17 (spherical type only). |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number1603 |