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Treble flute in E-flat (Boehm system)

(American, 1931–after 1950)
1970
Object PlaceElkhart, Indiana, United States
Medium/Techniquegold plated nickel silver
DimensionsLength 57.4 cm (22 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Dale Higbee
Accession number1986.798
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ClassificationsMusical instruments
InscriptionsEngraved on headjoint: SILVER HEAD; engraved on bodyjoint: ARMSTRONG / ELKHART; stamped on reverse of bodyjoint: R8476
Provenance1970, sold by the maker to Dale Higbee, Salisbury, North Carolina; 1986, gift of Higbee to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 17, 1986)