Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute ; Transverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerRudall Carte & Co. |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; United Kingdom ; Europe |
Date Made1884 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 2 sections (body and foot in one piece); silver keys; 3 silver ferrules; metal-lined head; no tuning-slide or screw-stopper; metal-tipped and cork-lapped tenon; large finger-holes; large oval embouchure-hole; overlapping low C/C♯ touches; all fingers except L1 and L2 have holes shifted slightly from touches. L0: @I{B♭. L1: @I{B (PP). L2: @I{A. L3: @I{PL - G. L4: @I{G♯; long F. R1: @I{PL - F♯; C. R2: @I{PL - E. R3: @I{PL - D; cross F. R4: @I{D♯; low C♯; low C. Keymount type: knob with leaf springs for 8-key action; rod/pillar with needle springs for covered action. Keyhead type: shallow cup; large pads with central screws. Repair History: Low C shank repaired. |
NotesE. Smith, 1987. |
Measurements652. |
ProvenanceGift of J. Galway. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number1080 |