Slide whistle. Nominal pitch: Lowest note F₅.
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InstrumentSwanee whistle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Maker'Jetel' |
Place MadeParis ; France ; Western Europe ; Europe |
Date MadeLate 19th or early 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Dark-stained wood; german silver cap at foot; metal -lined slide; metal slide handle and brass plunger; mouthpiece set at slight angle to body. Stamped "JETEL GEM" Performance characteristics: Two octave slide range; plays well despite cracks. Usable pitch: lowest note F⁵ at sounding A⁴ = c 435 Hz (c 20 cents below A⁴ = 440 Hz). |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements166 (excluding handle). |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number5533 |