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1938.34.293

Willow wood whistle. Made by stripping off the bark and cutting away the pith. The bar is then slipped back on leaving a patch of pith bare in the centre.

1938.34.293

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Collection type
Object
Description
Willow wood whistle. Made by stripping off the bark and cutting away the pith. The bar is then slipped back on leaving a patch of pith bare in the centre.
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: 1890?, uncertain
Date collected
?1890
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Willow Wood Plant, Process Perforated, Process Scraped Carved
Dimensions
Length x Width 111 x 13 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.34.293

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Flute

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