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Alto Recorder in F

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Alto Recorder in F
  • Date: 18th century
  • Geography: Germany
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Ivory
  • Dimensions: L. 19-3/32 in. (492 mm.)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Whistle Flute-recorder
  • Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
  • Object Number: 89.4.908
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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