Flute head.
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InstrumentFlute ; Part/Flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerRudall & Rose |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; United Kingdom ; Europe |
Date Made1832-1850 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Stained boxwood; 2 sections; 4 silver ferrules plus heavy, decorated cap; tuning-slide as extension of metal-lined head; cap screw is connected to both cork and tuning-slide, adjusting both simultaneously; large, slightly oval embouchure-hole. |
NotesE. Smith, 1987. |
Measurements235 extending to 263.Embouchure to open end: 152 extending to 180.Embouchure to start of head socket: 124 extending to 152. |
ProvenanceWalter G. Busbridge (1901-79), the father of the donor. ; Gift of J. Busbridge, 1990. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3085 |