Geib & Walker 1-Keyed Flute

Description:

This flute was made by Adam Geib and Daniel Walker in New York, New York 1829 to 1842. It is a 1-keyed flute made of boxwood with ivory ferrules, and a brass key. This flute is stamped:

GEIB & WALKER
] 23
MAIDENLANE
NEW-YORK

Date Made: 1829-1842

Maker: Geib & Walker

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York

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Credit Line: Gift of Frank E. Klapthor

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.77.04Accession Number: 1977.0598Catalog Number: 77.04

Object Name: flute

Physical Description: boxwood (overall material)ivory (overall material)brass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 23 11/16 in x 1 3/8 in; 60.16625 cm x 3.4925 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-3d1a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606341

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