pitch pipe: 5/8 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 in; 1.5875 cm x 6.985 cm x 2.54 cm
box: 7/8 in x 3 in x 1 3/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 7.62 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name:
pitch pipe
Place made:
Germany
Description (Brief):
<p>This pitch pipe was made by M. Hohner in Germany, after 1890. It is a Congdon Chromatic model, with 4 double holes and 8 reeds. This pitch pipe had a black painted wooden comb; with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is embossed:</p>
<p>MADE BY M. HOHNER</p>
<p>(and the box is marked):</p>
<p>CONGDON<br>CHROMATIC PITCH<br>U.S.A. PATENT [ ]<br>MADE BY M.HOHNER GERMANY</p>
<p>This style of pitch pipe was originally designed for school use by Charles H. Congdon (1856-1928), an American music teacher and music publisher.</p>
