Object Details
- Description
- This flute was made by an unknown maker in Germany around 1900 to 1910. It is a 12-keyed flute made of ebony with German silver ferrules and keys.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Date made
- 1900-1910
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Knut Oscar Ahlbers
- Physical Description
- ebony (overall material)
- Geman silver (overall material)
- Measurements
- flute: 28 1/2 in x 2 in; 72.39 cm x 5.08 cm
- cap: 7/8 in x 15/16 in; 2.2225 cm x 2.38125 cm
- box: 5/8 in x 1 in; 1.5875 cm x 2.54 cm
- Object Name
- flute
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