Slide whistle. Nominal pitch: Lowest note G₄.
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InstrumentSwanee whistle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; United Kingdom ; Europe |
Date MadeLate 19th or early 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Ebonite with wooden block; metal-lined slide; silver band at sound-hole and german silver cap at foot; metal plunger rod and brass plunger. Stamped " "SWANEE" / WHISTLE / OR / LOTUS FLUTE / REGISTERED / MADE IN LONDON / ENGLAND / PRO / PATENT". Performance characteristics: Range G⁴ - B⁵ and B⁶ - F⁷. Usable pitch: Lowest note G⁴ at A⁴ = c 448 Hz (c 30 cents above A⁴ = 440 Hz). |
NotesArnold Myers, 1982; E. Smith, 2010. |
Measurements268 (excluding handle). |
ProvenancePurchased in 1981. |
CollectionMickleburgh Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number1535 |