Whistle. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentPenny whistle/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Penny whistle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerJ.H. |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeLate 19th or early 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Metal; cylindrical bore; 6 finger-holes. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 460 Hz (c 75 cents above A⁴ = 440 Hz). Applied metal label stamped with elaborate heart-shaped inscription "TRADE MARK / J" mermaid-and-harp motif "H / IN TUNE / C / LONDON". One of a set of six (1529 - 1534), sharing a lined fitted case. |
NotesArnold Myers, 1982; E. Smith, 2010. |
Measurements319. |
ProvenancePurchased in 1981. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Mickleburgh Collection |
Accession Number1530 |