Northumbrian half-long pipes

This is a set of Northumbrian Half-Long bagpipes made from brazilwood, with ivory mounts. The half-long is a version of the Northumbrian bagpipes which became extinct in the 19th century. It was revived in Northumberland in the 1920s with the instruments being made in brazilwood by James Robinson of Edinburgh. The three drones (tenor, baritone and bass) are arranged in a common stock. Like other versions of the border bagpipe, the half-long was bellows blown. This particular instrument was adapted with a blow stick for a pipe band associated with the Northumberland Fusiliers. The bagpipes are not complete and lack the centre section of the bass drone. The cover is made from "shepherd's tartan", a pattern common to both sides of the border. This instrument was presented to the College of Piping Museum by Richard Butler, His Grace the Duke of Northumberland.