6-Keyed Combination FlageoletPiccolo
6-Keyed Combination Flageolet/Piccolo
- Description
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This combination flageolet/piccolo was made by an unknown maker in London, England around 1875 to 1899. It is a combination 6-keyed flageolet/piccolo made of rosewood with nickel silver ferrules and keys, and an ivory beak. This flageolet/piccolo is stamped:
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IMPROVED
FLAGEOLET
FLUTE
London
D - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- flageolet
- piccolo
- Date made
- 1875-1899
- place made
- United Kingdom: England
- Physical Description
- rosewood (overall material)
- nickel silver (overall material)
- ivory (overall material)
- Measurements
- foot joint: 7 13/16 in x 1 1/2 in; 19.84375 cm x 3.81 cm
- flageolet head joint: 8 1/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 20.955 cm x 3.175 cm
- piccolo head joint: 4 3/4 in x 7/8 in; 12.065 cm x 2.2225 cm
- ID Number
- 1979.0010.01
- catalog number
- 1979.0010.01
- accession number
- 1979.0010
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Flutes
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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