InstrumentCowbell |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Date MadeFirst half of 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: With drum-mounted rod support. Supporting rod and clamp bracket are chrome plated. Clamp bracket may be replacement used to improvise support of the bell on the rod. Bell has loop inside for a clapper, so it may be an original `animal mounted' bell, given a new musical use. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Part of trap kit or jazz kit. |
NotesR. Parks, Aug-Sep 1998; A. Myers; C. Overton, 25.7.98. |
Measurementsbell length 100, width at mouth 130 _ 70. |
ProvenanceGift of J. Blades, 1986. |
CollectionMIMEd; Blades Collection |
Accession Number2666 |