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Flute
Distributed by: John Ashton (American, 1813–1849)
about 1830
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Maple, brass
Dimensions
Length 59.5 cm (23 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
H. E. Bolles Fund
Accession Number1975.367
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsMusical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn C. Conoidal bore. Maple, varnished light yellow-brown. Made in four parts: headjoint, upper and lower bodyjoints, and footjoint. Elliptical embouchure. Six finger holes. Four domed keys of brass (d-sharp', f', g-sharp', and b-flat'), mounted on blocks (d-sharp' mounted on ring) with SATK.
InscriptionsStamped on headjoint: [eagle] / J. ASHTON. / BOSTON. / [lyre]; stamped on all other joints: J. ASHTON. / BOSTON. / [lyre]
Provenance1975, gift of Andre Hebert, Boston, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 10, 1975)