Transverse Flute

William R. Meinell German

ca. 1880–1900

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

Provenance

Title: Transverse Flute
Maker: William R. Meinell (German, 1846–1927, Brooklyn, New York)
Date: ca. 1880–1900
Geography: New York, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Wood, nickel-silver
Dimensions: L. 67.5 cm (26-9/16 in.); Embouchure L. 60.5 cm (23-13/16 in.)
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
Credit Line: Gift of Walter J. Swords, 1989
Object Number: 1989.345a, b
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

More Artwork

In the same medium

From the same time and place

Presentation Sword and Scabbard of Brigadier General Daniel Davis (1777–1814) of the New York Militia, John Targee American, Steel, gold, silver, American, New York — Presentation Sword and Scabbard of Brigadier General Daniel Davis (1777–1814) of the New York Militia
Silversmith John Targee
ca. 1815–17

Transverse Flute in B-flat, Johann Ziegler Austrian, Wood, silver, nickel-silver, Austrian — Transverse Flute in B-flat
Johann Ziegler
before 1852

Mandolin, Angelo Mannello American, born Italy, Spruce, tortoiseshell, ivory, nickel-silver, metal,, American — Mandolin
Angelo Mannello
ca. 1900

Transverse Flute in D, Gautrot aîné French, wood, nickel-silver, French — Transverse Flute in D
Gautrot aîné
after 1855

Pair of Candelabra, Tiffany & Co. American, Silver, American — Pair of Candelabra
Tiffany & Co.
1884

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please contact us using the form below. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.

Send feedback

Content Notice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world, and our online collection reflects ongoing work conducted over the course of our more than 150-year history. You may encounter objects or images that may be inappropriate for some viewers or information that may be outdated.