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Baton
Joseph Parry’s baton. The composer of Myfanwy used this baton for conducting, 1880s.
Joseph Parry was born in Merthyr Tydfil in 1841, one of 7 children. At the age of nine, he worked in the coalmines to help support his family. They emigrated to Pennsylvania, USA, in 1854. Nineteen years later, he became Professor of Music at the University College, Aberystwyth.
Plain wooden baton, tapering; silver mounted. Formerly belonging to Joseph Parry.
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F81.133
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
length (cm):46
Material
oak
silver
Location
St Fagans Wales Is gallery : Music
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