William Hall & Son 8-Keyed Flute

Description:

This flute was made by William Hall & Son in New York, New York around 1848 to 1875. It is an 8-keyed flute made of rosewood with nickel silver ferrules and keys. This flute is stamped:

WILLIAM HALL & SON
BROADWAY
N-YORK

Date Made: 1848-1875

Maker: William Hall & Son

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York

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Credit Line: Gift of Donnel O'Flynn

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1987.0029.01Catalog Number: 1987.0029.01Accession Number: 1987.0029

Object Name: flute

Physical Description: rosewood (overall material)nickel silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 26 1/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 66.3575 cm x 4.445 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4190-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606113

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