25-inch kettledrum.

Leedy

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Instrument

Kettledrum

Instrument Family

Percussion

Maker

Leedy

Place Made

Elkhart ; North America ; United States of America

Date Made

Mid 1920s

Description

Technical 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 Information

Specific usage history: Used by James Bradshaw inter alia at Glyndebourne.

Notes

A. Myers; C. Overton and R. Parks, 2.5.98.

Measurements

63.5 cm diameter, 88.9cm tall.

Provenance

Formerly the property of James Bradshaw (c 1898 - c 1970); possibly previously owned by Geraldo. ; on loan to the Collection.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

3810