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1904.5.9

Simple wind instrument of river reed.

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1904.5.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Simple wind instrument of river reed.
Long description
Simple sections closed by node one end, open at other; a narrow slit along one side nearly from end to end. When air is blown through open end, the valve is forced open and thrown into vibration, causing a note which varies with the length of reed section. Retreating reed principle. Formerly used by boys.
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1904
Date collected
By 1904
Acquisition information
Donated: 1904
Materials and processes
Material Reed Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 105 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1904.5.9

Search terms: Music, Toy and Game, Children and Childcare, Musical Instrument, Single Reed, Double Reed, Free Reed

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