Tenor Recorder in C-sharp

Hieronimus Franciscus Kynseker German

19th century

Not on view

This instrument is a 19th century copy of a 17th century recorder in Nuremberg.

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Title: Tenor Recorder in C-sharp
Maker: Hieronimus Franciscus Kynseker (German, Nuremberg 1636–1686 Nuremberg)
Date: 19th century
Geography: Nuremberg, Germany
Culture: German
Medium: Plumwood
Dimensions: Overall length 59.1 cm (23 1/4 in.)
Classification: Aerophone-Whistle Flute-recorder
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.2644
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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