Firth, Hall & Pond 1-Keyed Flute

Description:

This flute was made by Firth, Hall & Pond in New York, New York around 1833 to 1844. It is a 1-keyed flute made of dark stained boxwood with ivory ferrules and a square silver key. This flute is accessioned with an original case. This flute is stamped:

FIRTH HALL & POND
FRANKLIN SQr
N-YORK

Date Made: 1833-1844

Maker: Firth, Hall & PondFirth, Hall & Pond

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York

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Credit Line: Gift of Ruth H. Davis

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0849.01Catalog Number: 1979.0849.01Accession Number: 1979.0849

Object Name: flute

Physical Description: boxwood (overall material)ivory (overall material)silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 23 3/4 in x 1 3/16 in; 60.325 cm x 3.048 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-29a1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606312

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