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Flute
about 1820
Object Place: Germany
Medium/Technique
Boxwood, ivory, brass
Dimensions
Length 64.1 cm (25 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Edwin M. Ripin Collection—Museum purchase with funds donated by Friends of the Collection
Accession Number1977.68
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsMusical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn C. Conoidal bore. Boxwood, varnished light yellow-brown. Ivory rings. Made in four parts: headjoint, upper and lower bodyjoints, and footjoint. Elliptical embouchure. Six finger holes. Two square keys (Young type A) of brass (c-sharp' and d-sharp'), mounted on blocks with SATK.
Provenance1977, sold by the estate of Edwin M. Ripin (1930-1975), Forest Hills, New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 9, 1977)