Flute

Charles Monzani American

ca. 1867–1869

Not on view

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Title: Flute
Maker: Charles Monzani (American)
Date: ca. 1867–1869
Geography: New York, NY, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver-plated brass
Dimensions: Length: 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm)
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
Credit Line: Gift of Peter H. and Gail W. Johnson, 2013
Object Number: 2013.1106a–f
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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