Walking stick flute in D
ALTERNATE NAME(S)
- Fife in D [C]
Date1790-1850 ca.
Place MadeConnecticut, United States, North America
Serial No.None
SignedStamped: S. CURTISS / [three eight-pointed stars]DescriptionWalking stick flute. One-piece body of light-colored wood, with brass ferrules. Conical bore. Inverted conical tapered profile, with swell at endcap and narrow end on bottom. Fingerholes of varying size. Vent hole on back (end of flute bore). Large round embouchure hole made in different wood insert.DimensionsOverall length: 928mmAcoustical length (till vent hole): 529mm
Maximum diameter: 29.3mm
Top bore: 18.5mmProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15536
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