Flute Case

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Description:

This flute case was made by an unknown maker in Germany, around 1888-1901. It is made of wood, covered with black-stained leather, with metal fittings, and red plush interior. Accessioned with Karl Mendler flute (1985.0016.08)

Date Made: 1888-1901

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

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Credit Line: Gift of James M. Swain

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0016.08.01Catalog Number: 1985.0016.08.01Accession Number: 1985.0016

Object Name: case

Measurements: overall: 1 15/16 in x 16 3/4 in x 3 9/16 in; 4.92125 cm x 42.545 cm x 9.04875 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7763-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1802646

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