Muzio Clementi & Co. 1-Keyed Flute: Museum Object and Cultural History
Muzio Clementi & Co. 1-Keyed Flute: Date made: 1802-1821. maker: Muzio Clementi & Co.. Object Name: flute.
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This flute was made by Muzio Clementi & Co. in London, England around 1802 to 1821. It is a 1-keyed flute made of boxwood with ivory ferrules, and a brass key. This flute is marked:
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date made: 1802-1821
- maker: Muzio Clementi & Co.
- Object Name: flute
- Physical Description: boxwood (overall material)
- Physical Description: ivory (overall material)
- Physical Description: brass (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 23 11/16 in x 1 1/2 in; 60.16625 cm x 3.81 cm
- place made: United Kingdom: England, London
- ID Number: MI.69.02
- catalog number: 69.02
- accession number: 281112
- Credit Line: Gift of Bruce Davis
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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