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Alto Recorder in F

mid-18th century
Not on view
Stanesby and his father, along with Peter Bressan, were the finest makers of recorders and flutes in England at this period. This alto recorder in F' is stamped "STANESBY/IUNIOR/F," and has a flutelike foot joint, perhaps in response to the growing popularity of the transverse flute by the 1720s.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Alto Recorder in F
  • Maker: Thomas Stanesby Jr.
  • Date: mid-18th century
  • Geography: United Kingdom
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Boxwood
  • Dimensions: Overall: 49.6cm (19 1/2in.)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Whistle Flute-recorder
  • Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry, 1982
  • Object Number: 1982.390
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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