International Chromatic Pitch Pipe
International Chromatic Pitch Pipe
- Description (Brief)
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This pitch pipe was made by an unknown maker in the United States, undetermined date. It is an International Chromatic model, with 10 single holes and 10 reeds. This pitch pipe is comprised of 5 metal tubes joined together and marked “FE,” “AG,” “BA,” “DC,” and “ED.” Accessioned with original cardboard box. Printed on the box:
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INTERNATIONAL
CHROMATIC
PITCH PIPE
PAT. NOV. 13, 1917
PERFECTLY TUNED
MADE IN U. S. A. - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- pitch pipe
- place made
- United States
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- paper (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- pitch pipe: 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 1 7/8 in; 1.27 cm x 6.35 cm x 4.7625 cm
- box: 13/16 in x 2 in x 2 5/8 in; 2.06375 cm x 5.08 cm x 6.6675 cm
- ID Number
- 1988.0783.579
- accession number
- 1988.0783
- catalog number
- 1988.0783.579
- Credit Line
- The Peter Kassan Collection
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Popular Entertainment
- Harmonicas
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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