Flute

Dateca. 1890

Mediumwood, steel

Dimensionsflute assembled: 23 1/8 × 1 in. (58.7 × 2.5 cm)
head joint: 8 3/4 × 1 in. (22.2 × 2.5 cm)
middle joint: 11 1/2 × 1 in. (29.2 × 2.5 cm)
foot joint: 3 1/2 × 1 in. (8.9 × 2.5 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Sarah Louise Cook via the Albuquerque Historical Society

Object numberPC1967.1.434.A-C

DescriptionThis hollow, sepia-brown instrument is divided into five sections, including the head joint, middle joint, and foot joint, to make a flute. It also features silver decals, including the mouthpiece. Widely used by professionals and non-professionals, the flute gained significant notoriety during the nineteenth century due to its accessibility, affordability, and transportability.

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