Joseph L. Marcil Boehm System Flute

Description:

This flute was made by Joseph L. Marcil in Detroit, Michigan around 1909 to 1911. It is Boehm System flute, serial #678, made of rosewood with silver ferrules and keys. It is stamped:

JOSEPH L. MARCIL
DETROIT
678

Date Made: 1909-1911

Maker: Marcil, Joseph L.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Michigan, Detroit

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Credit Line: Gift of James M. Swain

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0016.05Accession Number: 1985.0016Catalog Number: 1985.0016.05

Object Name: flute

Physical Description: rosewood (overall material)silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 27 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 68.58 cm x 5.715 cm x 3.81 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-3fe8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606214

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