Transverse Flute

Hugh Cottier American

1850

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Title: Transverse Flute
Maker: Hugh Cottier (American, New York active ca.1840–1860 Buffalo, New York)
Date: 1850
Geography: Buffalo, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Wood, metal
Dimensions: L. 64.8 cm
Embouchure L. 57.5
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
Credit Line: Gift of Glennis M. Stout, 1988
Object Number: 1988.243
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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