Transverse Flute in B

Unknown

1856–90 · Wood, tortoiseshell, silver · Musical Instruments

The tortoiseshell cladding of this opulent flute would not have influenced its sound but would have caught the eye of a wealthy customer. Its simple-system key work features various innovations, including a tri-cup trill key.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1856–90

Medium

Wood, tortoiseshell, silver

Culture

American

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889