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Flute
John, Adam and William Geib (English (active in the United States))
about 1818–21
Object Place: New York City, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Boxwood, ivory, brass
Dimensions
Length 60.2 cm (23 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Edwin M. Ripin Collection—Museum purchase with funds donated by Dr. Lura S. Teeter in memory of her husband, Charles E. Teeter
Accession Number1977.67
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn C. Conoidal bore. Boxwood, varnished light yellow-brown. Ivory rings and headcap. Made in four parts: headjoint, upper and lower bodyjoints, and footjoint. Nearly circular embouchure. Six finger holes. One rectangular key (with semi-circular notch on either side of touchpiece) of brass (d- sharp'), mounted on ring with SATK.
InscriptionsStamped on headjoint: J. A. & W. GEIB / 23 / MAIDENLANE / NEW - YORK; stamped on foot: 42
Provenance1977, sold by the estate of Edwin M. Ripin (1930-1975), Forest Hills, New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 9, 1977)7)