Instrument FamilyBeaters |
MakerLeedy |
Place MadeNorth America; United States of America |
Date MadeFirst quarter of the 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Foot-plate, vertical spring housing and beater holder/lever of cast steel; entire assembly nickel-plated; lambswool beater. Thumbscrew clamp for drum rim attachment. Thumbwheel adjustment of spring tension. Very solid construction; compare (3623) which is a British-made derivative. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: dance band, jazz and theatre pit orchestra kit. |
NotesR. Parks, 24.10.98, 15 or 22 May 1999; A. Myers; C.J. Overton, 24.10.98. |
Measurementslength 328; height at rest 305; head diameter c 63 |
Provenanceex- J. Catherwood.; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2415 |