George Astor & Co. 6-Keyed Flute
George Astor & Co. 6-Keyed Flute
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- Description (Brief)
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This flute was made by George Astor & Co. in London, England around 1821 to 1831. It is a 6-keyed flute made of boxwood with ivory ferrules, and silver keys. This flute is marked:
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G. ASTOR & Co.
] 79
CORNHILL
LONDON
[unicorn head]
PATENT - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- flute
- Date made
- 1821-1831
- maker
- George Astor & Co.
- place made
- United Kingdom: England, London
- Physical Description
- boxwood (overall material)
- ivory (overall material)
- silver (overall material)
- Measurements
- head joint: 21 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 54.2925 cm x 3.81 cm
- foot joint: 6 3/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 17.145 cm x 4.1275 cm
- ID Number
- MI.68.10
- catalog number
- 68.10
- accession number
- 277045
- Credit Line
- Gift of Emily North Church
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Flutes
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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