1800s 6-Key Flute GL-140_A13-06

Written By Zoe Larson

Title: 6-Key Flute

Maker: unknown

Date: 1800s

Geography: unknown

Material: Boxwood, ivory

Sounding Length: 20 1/2 in. (52.1cm)

Keys: 5 standard keys and LH4 long F (double)

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-140_A13-06

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Notes:

  • Five sections (barrel and two middle joints), metal-lined head joint, ivory crown rings, brass keys, oval embouchure.

  • Stamped (crown) on upper and lower middle and foot.

  • Very large crack across back of head joint through ivory rings. Large crack across barrel joint and ring.

  • Original condition.

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Tags: flute, 6-key flute, simple system, wood, 19th century

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