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Flute (Boehm system)
William S. Haynes Co., Inc. (American, 1900–present)
1945
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Length 71 cm (27 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dale Higbee
Accession Number1986.799
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn C. Cylindrical bore. Silver body and keys. Made in three parts: headjoint, bodyjoint, and footjoint. Elliptical embouchure. Boehm-system French model with open g-sharp' key, c-sharp'' trill key, and low-b footjoint with "gizmo." Protective metal sleeves for tenons of headjoint and bodyjoint. Leather-covered hard-shell case with red velvet lining and canvas protective cover. Metal cleaning rod.
InscriptionsEngraved on headjoint: REG(ISTER)ED / [lyre] / TRADE MARK / 7 / STERLING; engraved on bodyjoint: THE HAYNES FLUTE / MFD BY / WM. S. HAYNES CO. / BOSTON, MASS. / 17959 / REG. TRADE MARK
Provenance1945, sold by the maker to Dale Higbee, Salisbury, North Carolina; 1986, gift of Higbee to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 17, 1986)