Henry Wylde 8-Keyed Flute
Henry Wylde 8-Keyed Flute
- Description
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This flute was made by Henry Wylde in London, England around 1838 to 1852. It is an 8-keyed flute made of rosewood with silver ferrules, keys, and embouchure plate. This flute is stamped:
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[emblem]
WYLDE
FROM
RUDALL & ROSE
LONDON - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- flute
- Date made
- 1838-1852
- place made
- United Kingdom: England, London
- Physical Description
- rosewood (overall material)
- silver (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 27 in x 1 1/2 in; 68.58 cm x 3.81 cm
- ID Number
- MI.64.013
- accession number
- 249582
- catalog number
- 64.013
- Credit Line
- Gift of Estate of Bertha Moulton
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Flutes
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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