Armstrong Flute Case

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Description:

This flute case was made by W.T. Coy Armstrong in Elkhart, Indiana, in 1972. It is made of wood, covered with black leatherette, stitching along edges, black leatherette covered handle, with metal fittings and corners, and blue plush interior. Accessioned with Armstrong flute (1985.0016.09).

Date Made: 1972

Maker: Armstrong, W. T. Coy

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Indiana, Elkhart

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments, Music & Musical Instruments, Flutes

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Credit Line: Gift of James M. Swain

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0016.09.01Catalog Number: 1985.0016.09.01Accession Number: 1985.0016

Object Name: case with accessories

Measurements: overall: 2 7/8 in x 20 13/16 in x 5 3/8 in; 7.3025 cm x 52.86375 cm x 13.6525 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-6941-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1802652

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