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Tartan bag used for holding a chanter from a set of Union bagpipes

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owned by William Mackie, 19th century

Postcard of Tartan bag used for holding a chanter from a set of Union bagpipes.
000-000-579-833-C
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Tartan bag used for holding a chanter from a set of Union bagpipes

Wool bag in Macduff tartan, 19th century, used to hold the chanter from a set of Union bagpipes (H.1995.795.1) that belonged to William Mackie.

It is significant that the former owner of this set of Union pipes has made a set of small woollen covers to hold chanter and drone sections when the pipes are put away in their case. This suggests an instrument of high value and fine finish and a player who was careful to preserve the separate parts of the instrument and to partially dismantle it to ensure a longer life for the reeds.


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Online ID: 000-000-579-833-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0869: The Bagpipe Collection
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  K.2002.1367.2
Date: 19th century (date of manufacture)
Material: Wool
Dimensions: 430 mm L x 125 mm W
What: Bagpipe chanter case or bag
Subject:
Who: William Mackie (owner of case)
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Description: Wool Macduff tartan bag used for housing a Union or Lowland bagpipe chanter.
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