aluminum tuning fork, C
Date: circa 1950
Inventory Number: 1998-1-0019
Classification: Tuning Fork
Subject:
Maker: Central Scientific Company (1889 - 2000)
Cultural Region:
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
20.5 × 2.7 × 0.9 cm (8 1/16 × 1 1/16 × 3/8 in.)
Bibliography:
Physics Apparatus Catalog
Description:
A brushed aluminum acoustic resonator or tuning fork with a black anodized handle, made by the Central Scientific Company.
Straight-U-shaped. The fork's two straight tines parallel each other along their length and are angled inward at the bottom of the "U" where they attach to a single handle or base.
The handle is a round, anodized metal bar angled inward at the end.
Straight-U-shaped. The fork's two straight tines parallel each other along their length and are angled inward at the bottom of the "U" where they attach to a single handle or base.
The handle is a round, anodized metal bar angled inward at the end.
Signedengraved at base of tines: CENCO / (other side) 256 C
FunctionFor acoustic demonstration and experimentation.
Curatorial Remarksthe "256 indicates that the pitch of the resonator is middle C, or 256 VPS.
Similar to item 1998-1-0021.
Similar to item 1998-1-0021.
