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Union bagpipe

Union or Pastoral bagpipe with long chanter and two drones set in a common stock, the bass drone having a 'return' section modelled as two drones, probably made in England, 18th century

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  • Period:18th century
  • Materials:Skin; Brass; Bone
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Overall: Length 785; Chanter: Length 505mm