Henry Wylde 8-Keyed Flute: Museum Object and Cultural History
Henry Wylde 8-Keyed Flute: Date made: 1838-1852. Object Name: flute. Physical Description: rosewood (overall material).
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This flute was made by Henry Wylde in London, England around 1838 to 1852. It is an 8-keyed flute made of rosewood with silver ferrules, keys, and embouchure plate. This flute is stamped:
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date made: 1838-1852
- Object Name: flute
- Physical Description: rosewood (overall material)
- Physical Description: silver (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 27 in x 1 1/2 in; 68.58 cm x 3.81 cm
- place made: United Kingdom: England, London
- ID Number: MI.64.013
- accession number: 249582
- catalog number: 64.013
- Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Bertha Moulton
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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