Flute in its storage case

Flute in its storage case

Name/Title

Flute

Entry/Object ID

2018.015.2

Description

Hardwood flute with German silver keys in a wooden, cloth lined presentation box. Flute can be taken apart and stored in the box.

Context

The flute is a well known instrument in the woodwind family. A musician blows air across an opening causing the air to vibrate in the instrument and create sound. Holes can be covered or uncovered by the fingers or by the use of keys. This changes the airflow which then lowers or raises to pitch to produce music.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Search Terms

Flute, Musical instrument

Dimensions

Length

23-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Assembled flute

Width

4-1/2 in

Length

10-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Case

Material

Wood, Silver