Flute Case: Museum Object and Cultural History
Flute Case: date made: 1808-1810. Object Name: case. Measurements: overall: 2 3/8 in x 12 in x 5 1/4 in; 6.0325 cm x 30.48 cm x 13.335 cm.
The object in the museum catalogue
This flute case was made by an unknown maker in England, around 1808-1810. It is made of walnut with an inlaid top edge, with metal fittings, and a green felt interior. Accessioned with William Henry Potter flute (1982.0719.01).
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1808-1810
- Object Name: case
- Measurements: overall: 2 3/8 in x 12 in x 5 1/4 in; 6.0325 cm x 30.48 cm x 13.335 cm
- place made: United Kingdom: England
- ID Number: 1982.0719.02
- catalog number: 1982.0719.02
- accession number: 1982.0719
- Credit Line: Gift of Captain & Mrs. Noel S. O’Reilly
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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