InstrumentKettledrum |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
MakerLeedy |
Place MadeElkhart; North America; United States of America |
Date MadeMid 1920s |
DescriptionTechnical description: Copper bowl, nickel-plated fittings; folding three-legged metal base. Ratchet pedal action; pedal is tipped forward to reduce tension. Bowl mounted on central screw so that the height of the playing surface is adjustable. Calfskin head.
Inscribed on side of counter-hoop "Leedy / ELKHART. IND."
Performance characteristics: Compass A² - F³ approximately.
Specific usage history: Used by James Bradshaw inter alia at Glyndebourne
Repair History: Break in one leg of base repaired. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Used by James Bradshaw inter alia at Glyndebourne. |
NotesA. Myers; C. Overton and R. Parks, 2.5.98. |
Measurements63.5 cm diameter, 88.9cm tall. |
ProvenanceFormerly the property of James Bradshaw (c 1898 - c 1970); possibly previously owned by Geraldo.; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3810 |