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Beater: bass drum.

Technical description: Thick wooden stick with chamois leather-covered wooden head; shaft diameter at entry to head 21, at cap 23; cap diameter 36. Total mass 310g; head mass 270g (87%).

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    Probably 19th century
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    University of Edinburgh
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  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:length 385; head diameter: 80; 85-87 including leather covering.