German 6-Keyed Flute
German 6-Keyed Flute
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- Description
- This flute was made by an unknown maker, probably in Germany around 1870 to 1880. It is a 6-keyed flute made of ebony with German silver ferrules and keys.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- flute
- Date made
- 1870-1880
- place made
- Germany
- Physical Description
- ebony (overall material)
- German silver (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 24 7/16 in x 1 7/8 in; 62.07125 cm x 4.7625 cm
- ID Number
- MI.378927
- accession number
- 146566
- catalog number
- 378927
- Credit Line
- Gift of Joseph H. Himes
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Flutes
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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