Flute
- Object Name:
- Flute
- Object ID:
- 1966.544.07
- Creator:
- Astor, George (1752-1813)
Musical Instrum - Place of Origin:
- London, England
- Date:
- 1778-1796
- Description:
- Flute, conical. Boxwood with mouth hole, six finger holes one silver key. Four sections, separated by three ivory ferrules. Flute is tapered, the widest point being the first section with the mouth hole, narrowing to the last section with the silver key. Makers mark: "G ASTOR / LONDON" stamped on last section.
- Material:
- Wood
Boxwood
Ivory
Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- L-23.8 Dia-1.1 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Astor, George (1752-1813)
- Subjects:
- Flutes
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