Object Record
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Title |
Tinwhistle |
Object Name |
Whistle, Musical |
Description |
Tinwhistle. The whistle is black and gold in color and has six finger holes. It was made in England by the Clarke Company. |
Date |
n.d. |
Creator |
Clarke Tinwhistle, Kent, England |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2006.051.003 |
Dimensions |
H-11.75 W-0.5 D-0.5 inches |
Collection |
3D - Musical Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"CLARKE" (black lettering over gold on the front of the whistle) |
Provenance |
On loan from Lynne Tuite. |
Notes |
The Clarke company, based in England, first started manufacturing tinwhistles in 1843 and continues to do so to the present day. The tinwhistle (also sometimes called a pennywhistle) is a favorite instrument in Irish folk music. [https://clarketinwhistle.com/about/ 10/03/2018] |
Search Terms |
Immigrants Irish Irish Culture Music Musical Instrument Musical Instruments |
Subjects |
Immigrants Music Musical instruments Wind instruments |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Ginny Maloney |