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Flute
Richard Potter (English, 1726–1806)
about 1785–1800
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Boxwood, brass
Dimensions
Length 60.7 cm (23 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Winslow A. Parsons
Accession Number55.4164
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn C. Conoidal bore. Boxwood, varnished light yellow-brown. Made in four parts: headjoint, upper and lower bodyjoints, and footjoint. Slightly elliptical embouchure (altered?). Six finger holes. One square key (not original) of brass (d-sharp'), mounted on ring with SATK.
InscriptionsStamped on headjoint: [in scroll: POTTER LONDON] / IOHNSON"S COURT / FLEET STREET; stamped on all other joints: [in scroll: POTTER LONDON]
Provenance1955, gift of Mrs. Winslow A. Parsons, Waban (Newton), Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 22, 2007)