overall: 31 3/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 79.6925 cm x 3.175 cm
tip: 6 1/8 in x 7/8 in; 15.5575 cm x 2.2225 cm
Object Name:
flute
Place made:
Belgium: Wallonia, Tournai
Date made:
1820-1850
Description:
<p>This flute was made by Pierre Paul Ghislain Joseph Dupre in Tournai, Belgium around 1820 to 1850. It is a 1-keyed flute in the shape of a walking stick, made of cherry with a brass tip, and a wood key. This flute is stamped:</p>
<p>DUPRE<br>A TOURNAI</p>
<p>Pierre Paul Ghislain Joseph Dupre (1790-1862) was a self-taught musical instrument maker. Dupre had a shop in Tournai, Belgium and gained early success selling cane flutes at trade exhibitions.</p>
