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Flute
Meacham & Co. (American, 1806–1832)
about 1820
Object Place: Albany, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Maple, ivory, brass
Dimensions
Length 61.1 cm (24 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Samuel Putnam Avery Fund
Accession Number1982.227
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn C. Conoidal bore. Maple, varnished light yellow-brown. Ivory rings and headcap. Made in four parts: headjoint, upper and lower bodyjoints, and footjoint. Elliptical embouchure. Six finger holes. One rectangular key (Young type F) of brass (d-sharp'), mounted on ring with SATK. Old, but not original, mahogany case with cloth lining.
InscriptionsStamped on all joints: MEACHAM & CO. / ALBANY
Provenance1982, sold by Harold Priest, Harvard, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 14, 1982)