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Flute (Boehm system)

Verne Q. Powell, Inc. (American, 1927–present)

1972

Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Gold

Dimensions Length 71 cm (27 15/16 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Dr. Dale S. Higbee

Accession Number1985.931

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Musical Instruments

ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones

DescriptionIn C. Cylindrical bore. 14 kt yellow gold body and keys. Made in three parts: headjoint, bodyjoint, and footjoint. Elliptical embouchure. Boehm-system Cooper-scale French model with open g-sharp' key, and low-b footjoint with "gizmo." Leather-covered hard-shell case with blue velvet lining and vinyl protective cover. Metal cleaning rod.

InscriptionsEngraved on headjoint and footjoint: [triangular monogram with initials VQP]; engraved on bodyjoint: [triangular monogram with initials VQP] / VERNE Q. POWELL / BOSTON / 3910

Provenance1972, sold by the maker to Dale Higbee, Salisbury, North Carolina; 1985, gift of Higbee to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 22, 1986)