Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerW Milhouse |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; Europe ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1797-1840 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 4 sections; brass keys; 4 ivory ferrules plus cap; large oval embouchure-hole. Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: flat square, notched and chamfered. Stamped "W MILHOUSE / LONDON / 337 OXFORD ST". Overall size: 609mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 532mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - B⁶. With B♭ key in working order, would play well throughout this range. Usable pitch: A⁴ c 446 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements609. |
ProvenanceGovernment Allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionC.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0940 |