Duct Flute

Description:

This duct flute was made by an unknown maker, provenance unknown, 19th century. It is made of birch, with 6 fingerholes.

Date Made: 19th century

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of The University Museum, University of Pennsylvania (through Dr. Robert H. Dyson)

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.65.0622Accession Number: 1991.0406Catalog Number: 65.0622

Object Name: flute

Physical Description: birch (overall material)Measurements: overall: 13 5/8 in x 1 1/16 in; 34.6075 cm x 2.69875 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-34d2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606592

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