Flute made for Blind Tom by William R. Meinell with original instrument case

Object Details

Description
A silver flute with two head joints, one silver and one ebony, made for the performer "Blind Tom" by William R. Meinell of New York. The flute is housed in the original instrument case.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Created by
William R. Meinell, American
Used by
Thomas Greene Wiggins, American, 1849 - 1908
Date
1879-1884
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Medium
2014.138.1a-f: silver, ebony, gold, and cork
2014.138.2: leather, velvet, wood, and metal
Type
flutes (aerophones)
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