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Rain machine.

Technical description: Metal drum, diameter c250, with corrugations parallel to axis containing beads; rotated by handle to give effect of rain or sea-wash; mounted in wooden frame. Frame has bracket for securing or clamping in position. Wooden crank handle at one end.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:112.13 Vessel rattles
  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:590 long × 290 wide × 320 high.