William Hall & Son 10-Keyed Flute

Description:

This flute was made by William Hall & Son in New York, New York around 1848 to 1857. It is a 10-keyed flute made of rosewood with silver ferrules and keys. This flute is stamped:

WILLIAM HALL & SON
239 BROADWAY
NEW-YORK
8311

Date Made: 1848-1857

Maker: William Hall & Son

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York

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Credit Line: Transfer from U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Deparment of the Interior

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.387979Accession Number: 191245Catalog Number: 387979

Object Name: flute

Physical Description: rosewood (overall material)silver (overall material)Measurements: foot joint: 17 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 43.4975 cm x 3.81 cmhead joint: 9 9/16 in x 1 1/8 in; 24.28875 cm x 2.8575 cmscrew driver: 3 7/8 in x 1/2 in; 9.8425 cm x 1.27 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6196-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606507

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