Flute, C
Maker
Alfred G. Badger
Date1867-1887 ca.
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States, North America
ModelImproved Metallic Cylinder Boehm Flute
Serial No.None
SignedEngraved on head joint: A. G. Badger. / -New York-MarkingsEngraved on gold plaque soldered to the body: Fred / Died / 9-4-87
Engraved on back of embouchure barrel: W. S. JACOBS.
Description3 sections: headjoint, one-piece body and barrel, and foot joint; cylindrical Boehm system with closed holes; silver body and keywork; gold-plated plaque soldered for memorial name; ivory finger rest; 15 touchpieces; offset G; closed G-sharp; Briccialdi B-flat; seamed tubing; soldered toneholes with beveled edges; plug-type crutch plate; Badger's "Full Head" or barrel headjoint: solid silver, seamed tubing, barrel-type embouchure plate with wooden core sheated in metal; embouchure hole has oval shape.
DimensionsTotal assembled length: 675mm
Body length (excluding tenon): 334mm
Inner bore at lower tenon of body: 19mm
Foot length: 129mm
Inner bore at bottom of foot: 19mm
Head length (excluding tenon): 212mm
Inner bore at lower tenon of head: 19mm
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Published ReferencesKocher, Stephanie. “Boehm’s Very Good Idea.” _Flute Talk_ (January 2006): 14-15.
Credit LineW. Wayne Sorensen Collection, 1983
Object number03233
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