William S. Haynes Boehm System Flute

William S. Haynes Boehm System Flute

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This flute was made by William S. Haynes in Boston, Massachusetts in 1906. It is a Boehm System flute, serial #1031, made of rosewood with silver ferrules and keys. This flute is stamped:

WM. S. HAYNES
BOSTON MASS.
1031

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
flute
date made
1906
maker
Haynes, William S.
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description
rosewood (overall material)
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 26 3/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 67.945 cm x 3.81 cm
ID Number
1983.0234.05
accession number
1983.0234
catalog number
1983.0234.05
Credit Line
Gift of Rev. Jeffrey Cave in honor of Sarah Hill Cave
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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