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Duct flute
George French (English (?), active 1840–1860)
mid-19th century
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Boxwood, ivory, silver
Dimensions
Length 55.5 cm (21 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Leslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession Number17.1839
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn C. Lowest tone d'. Conoidal bore. Boxwood, varnished light yellow; ivory tips. Made in four parts. Six finger-holes, the F-sharp hole enlarged; square silver key (D-sharp).
InscriptionsStamped on body?: G. French / London / [upside down: BOSTON / ...]
ProvenanceFrancis W. Galpin (1858-1945), Hatfield Regis, England; 1916, sold by Francis W. Galpin to William Lindsey (1858-1922), Boston, Massachusetts; 1916, gift of William Lindsey, in memory of his daughter, Leslie Lindsey Mason, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 5, 1916)