Instrument
Bass drum |
Instrument Family
Percussion |
Date Made
Mid 20th Century |
Description
Technical description: Wooden shell with square wooden access trap door with cut-out typical of use with a light bulb inside; Rod tension with distinctive brass hoop attachments. Repair History: Various holes have been drilled adjacent to trap door, possibly for drum kit style attachments. |
Other Information
General usage of type: Orchestral or dance band. Specific usage history: Marks on counter-hoops from various attachments and Light-bulb provision suggests dance band use. |
Notes
A. Myers; C. Overton and R. Parks, 16.5.98. |
Provenance
Purchased in 1983 with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust. |
Collection
Ross Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number
2130 |