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Beaters: side drum; pair,

Technical description: Heavy black wood (possibly lignum vitae) with grooves at the butt end. Although usable as a pair, they differ in shape and length. Total mass 131g; head mass 56g (43%).

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    Late 18th or early 19th century
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    University of Edinburgh
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  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:lengths 440, 422; tip diameter 18 (one damaged).