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Object Name
Pitch Pipe
Object Number
1907-06-0
Description
Wooden pitch pipe, rectangular shape with small protrusion at one end. Hole above this protrusion to allow air to be blown into pipe to determine correct pitch. Back side of pitch pipe slides out. This piece marked on one side with lines and letters to represent the notes. By sliding piece back and forth pitch would change.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Communication
Date Made
ca. 1800-1830
Dimensions
1" x 4" x 5 3/4"
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