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Beater: bass drum.

Technical description: Wooden shaft with chamois leather-covered ball at each end. Leather secured by 'whipping' with string. Total mass 78g; head mass 39g (50%).

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    Probably mid 20th century
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    University of Edinburgh
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  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:length 310.