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1938.34.398

Double reed for Northumbrian bagpipe. Tied onto small brass cylindrical staple with waxed string.

1938.34.398

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Collection type
Object
Description
Double reed for Northumbrian bagpipe. Tied onto small brass cylindrical staple with waxed string.
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Reed Plant, Material Brass Metal, Material String, Material Wax, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 66 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.34.398

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Bagpipes, Double Reed