Flute

George W. Haynes American

1888–1912

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Title: Flute
Maker: George W. Haynes (American, East Providence, Rhode Island, 1866–1947 Los Angeles)
Date: 1888–1912
Culture: American
Medium: Palisander, silver
Dimensions: 765mm/602mm
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Alonzo Lehman, 1991
Object Number: 1991.349.26
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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