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Flute (Boehm system)

(American, 1927–present)
1972
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueGold
DimensionsLength 71 cm (27 15/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Dale S. Higbee
Accession number1985.931
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsMusical instruments
InscriptionsEngraved on headjoint and footjoint: [triangular monogram with initials VQP]; engraved on bodyjoint: [triangular monogram with initials VQP] / VERNE Q. POWELL / BOSTON / 3910
Provenance1972, sold by the maker to Dale Higbee, Salisbury, North Carolina; 1985, gift of Higbee to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 22, 1986)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.
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