Thomas Key 8-Keyed Flute
Thomas Key 8-Keyed Flute
- Description (Brief)
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This flute was made by Thomas Key in London, England around 1800-1825. It is an 8-keyed flute made of boxwood with ivory ferrules and brass keys. This flute is stamped:
- KEY [/] LONDON
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 1800-1825
- maker
- Key, Thomas
- place made
- United Kingdom: England, London
- Physical Description
- boxwood (overall material)
- ivory (overall material)
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- head joint: 9 5/16 in x 1 1/2 in; 23.65375 cm x 3.81 cm
- foot joint: 17 15/16 in; 45.56125 cm
- overall: 26 in x 1 1/2 in; 66.04 cm x 3.81 cm
- ID Number
- 1984.0339.01
- accession number
- 1984.0339
- catalog number
- 1984.0339.01
- Credit Line
- Gift of Alyce Maylard
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Flutes
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
