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Treble flute in F
Asa Hopkins (1779–1838)
1829–32
Object Place: Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Medium/Technique
Boxwood, ivory
Dimensions
Length 45.9 cm (18 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Ernest A. Bragg, Jr.
Accession Number1989.270
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsMusical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn F. Conoidal bore. Boxwood, varnished dark brown. Ivory rings and headcap. Made in four parts: headjoint, upper and lower bodyjoints, and footjoint. Slightly elliptical embouchure. Six finger holes. One key (d- sharp'), missing, mounted on ring with SATK.
InscriptionsStamped on headjoint and upper bodyjoint: A HOPKINS / LITCHFIELD / CONN; stamped on lower bodyjoint and foot: A HOPKINS / LITCHFIELD
Provenance1989, gift of Dr. Ernest A. Bragg, Jr., Attleboro, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 27, 1989)