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Flute
Meacham & Co. (American, 1806–1832)
about 1825
Object Place: Albany, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Maple, ivory, brass
Dimensions
Length 60.9 cm (24 in.)
Credit Line
Mary L. Smith Fund
Accession Number1977.8
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn C. Conoidal bore. Maple, varnished dark brown. Ivory rings and headcap. Made in four parts: headjoint, upper and lower bodyjoints, and footjoint. Elliptical embouchure. Six finger holes. Four round keys (Young type S) of brass (d-sharp', f', g-sharp', and b-flat'), mounted on blocks (d-sharp' key mounted on ring) with SATK.
InscriptionsStamped on all joints: MEACHAM & CO / ALBANY
Provenance1977, sold by Harold Priest, Harvard, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 12, 1977)