Flute, C
Maker
Edward C. Riley Sr.
Date1819-1844 ca.
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on head and top joints: E. RILEY / 29 CHATHAM ST / N – YORKMarkingsStamped on lower and foot joints: E. RILEY / N – YORK
DescriptionBoxwood body in four sections. Simple system keywork with four brass keys with flat, round key heads, mounted on blocks. Ivory headcap and ferrules. Edward Riley was heavily involved in music publishing. He published a flute tutor and several books of melodies for the flute, all of which were very popular.
DimensionsOverall length: 592 mm
Embouchure hole: 11.7 mm x 10.2 mm
Sounding length: 530 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02783
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