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Maker:
William Hall & Son  Search this
Physical Description:
rosewood (overall material)
silver (overall material)
Measurements:
foot joint: 17 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 43.4975 cm x 3.81 cm
head joint: 9 9/16 in x 1 1/8 in; 24.28875 cm x 2.8575 cm
screw driver: 3 7/8 in x 1/2 in; 9.8425 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
flute
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Date made:
1848-1857
Description:
<p>This flute was made by William Hall & Son in New York, New York around 1848 to 1857. It is a 10-keyed flute made of rosewood with silver ferrules and keys. This flute is stamped:</p>
<p>WILLIAM HALL & SON<br>239 BROADWAY<br>NEW-YORK<br>8311</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Transfer from U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Deparment of the Interior
ID Number:
MI.387979
Accession number:
191245
Catalog number:
387979
See more items in:
Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Flutes
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6196-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_606507