Pitch Pipe

British

late 19th century (after 1862)

Not on view

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Title: Pitch Pipe
Date: late 19th century (after 1862)
Geography: United Kingdom
Culture: British
Medium: metal
Dimensions: Diam. 1/2 x L. (closed) 2 3/8 in. (1.3 x 6 cm)
Classification: Aerophone-Free Reed
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.2650
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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