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Leonard Bernstein to Marc Blitzstein, July 20, 1962

excerpt: "Am here Bay of Naples, en route to Monte Carlo & Spain, I think of you, S & V, being Jewish your Arabic [maid?]. I hope all continues to be as joyful as before."

Albrecht Dürer - Das Mannerbad (The Men's Bath)

German (artist nationality) painter and engraver (artist role) Recto: l. c.: (monogram) AD ; verso: (in pencil) u. l.: Clark's Dec 1937; l. l.: C575/687 [and] 00425830; l. r.: 10 1/4 x 14 3/8. (inscription) Wo... More

[Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y., ca...

Wilmoth Houdini (Frederick Wilmoth Hendircks, sometimes known as Edgar Leon Sinclair) Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb The Renaissance Ballroom information was provided in th... More

[Portrait of Count of Monte Cristo, Macbeth, Duke of Iron, Wilmoth Hou...

Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb The Renaissance Ballroom information was provided in the 2014 [Bear Family] publication Calypso Craze, 1956-1957 and Beyond (EAN: 53971021694... More

Circus Maximus, 16th century - Drawing. Public domain image.

from a book by Onofrio Panvinio, historian and archeologist, 1529-1568, published posthumously (artist notes) Unknown (artist nationality) Recto: top edge: (beneath moat, in Latin) POMPAE · CIRCENSIS · A · PRIS... More

Natural Fools, from the Triumphal Procession of Emperor Maximilian of ...

German (artist nationality) painter and woodcut designer (artist role) Recto: (initials, on belt of third figure from left): H B ; verso: (in pencil) u. l.: Clark Aug 1936 / $21.00; l. l.: C575/695 (inscription... More

Le Flûteur (The Flutist) - Public domain engraving

after a painting once attributed to Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, painter and engraver, 1573-1610 (artist notes) French (artist nationality) engraver (artist role) Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da, 1573-... More

DCM 1588: Theobald Boehm, Carl Mendler, James S. Wilkins, Jr. Alto Flu...

The rectangular name plaque on the barrel appears likely to have been added by Tucker, in 1925, and stating what he may have understood to be the correct maker attribution. See "Flute Misnomers" regarding Bass ... More

Amor docet Musicam (Love teaches Music), recto Het schaep dient voor d...

who has reworked an engraving possibly by Crispin van den Queborne, painter and engraver, 1604-1652, based on an original design by Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne, painter and draughtsman, 1589-1662 (artist not... More

DCM 1593: Alfred G. Badger Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus(?), silver keys and ferrules, metal-lined head.; 65.6 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, saltspoon, foot to C. Pin in block. Mark Maximum: BADGER / BUFFALO Mark Additional:... More

DCM 1598: Anonymous Band Flute in A-flat (B-flat)

Instrument type: Band Flute in A-flat (B-flat) Medium: Cocus(?), nickel silver key and ferrules.; 42 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, post and rod, direct mount. Mark Maximum: (crown) / London (cursive) / IMPROVED... More

Les Danseurs à la flûte et au tambourin (Dancers with flute and tambou...

after an etching by Jacques Callot, painter, draughtsman, etcher and engraver, 1592-1635 (artist notes) Unknown (artist nationality) Callot, Jacques, 1592-1635 (original artist) Recto: l. l.: (within image) 7 ;... More

The Finding of Paris - Public domain scan / engraving

after a painted copy by David Teniers, the younger, painter and engraver, 1610-1690, of a lost painting by Giorgione, ca. 1477/78-1510 (artist notes) Dutch (artist nationality) engraver (artist role) Giorgione,... More

[ Landscape with Flute-playing Shepherd], Dayton C. Miller Collection

after a drawing by Tiziano Vecelli, called Titian, ca. 1488-1576 (artist notes) Flemish (artist nationality) painter and engraver (artist role) Titian, ca. 1488-1576 (original artist) Recto: (no inscription); V... More

Soo D'oude Songen Soo Pepen De Jongen (As the old sing, so the young t...

after a painting by Jacob Jordaens, history and portrait painter, draughtsman, watercolorist, and engraver, 1593-1678 (artist notes) Dutch (artist nationality) engraver and publisher (artist role) Jordaens, Jac... More

Recorder Player 17th century - Public domain portrait engraving

after a painting by Dirck van Baburen, painter, ca. 1595-1624 (artist notes) Dutch (artist nationality) painter, draughtsman and engraver (artist role) Baburen, Dirck van, ca. 1595-1624 (original artist) Recto:... More

Musical Instruments - DCM 0640: Anonymous, English Whistle

DCM ledger: "Said by Fenton to be 'English 17th century'". Instrument type: Whistle Medium: 6.8 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Condition: Fipple block missing; closed at crown end with wooden plug. Provenance: Fen... More

Mercurio sale in cielo per convocare gli Dei: Amorini nelle vele (Merc...

after a fresco by Raphael Santi, or Sanzi or Sanzio, called Raphael or Raphael Urbinas, painter, draughtsman, sculptor and architect, 1483-1520 (artist notes) French (artist nationality) history painter, draugh... More

Christoph Weigel - Der Pfeiffenmacher (The Wind Instrument Maker)

possibly after a design by Caspar Luyken, or Luiken, engraver, 1672-1708 (artist notes) Austrian (artist nationality) engraver and print publisher (artist role) Recto: u. c.: Der Pfeiffenmacher / [another line ... More

Parmigianino - The Young and Elder Goatherd

after a drawing by Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, called Parmigianino, painter, draughtsman and etcher, 1503-1540 (artist notes) Flemish (artist nationality) draughtsman and engraver (artist role) Parmigiani... More

Adoration of the Shepherds - Public domain scan / engraving

after a painting by Jacob Jordaens, history and portrait painter, draughtsman, watercolorist, and engraver, 1593-1678 (artist notes) Dutch (artist nationality) engraver (artist role) Jordaens, Jacob, 1593-1678 ... More

Charles-Émile Jacque - Adriaen van Ostade - Le Trio Flamand (The Flem...

after a painting by Adriaen van Ostade, painter, draughtsman, watercolorist, etcher, 1610-1685 (artist notes) French (artist nationality) painter, etcher, illustrator (artist role) Ostade, Adriaen van, 1610-168... More

[ Vuillaume violin : strung instrument, left f-hole]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, rear left]

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Vuillaume violin : strung instrument, right f-hole

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[ Vuillaume violin : full strung instrument, back]

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Musical Instruments - [ Vuillaume violin : back button]

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[ Vuillaume violin : front upper right corner]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, back right]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, right]

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Musical Instruments - [ Vuillaume violin : right f-hole]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung instrument, from end button]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, front right]

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[ Vuillaume violin : back lower left corner]

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[ Vuillaume violin : front lower right corner]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, front left]

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Georg Fried: Haendel geb: 1684. Joh: Sebast: Bach geb; 1685. Joseph Ta...

Unknown (artist nationality) Recto: (beneath image) Georg Fried: Haendel geb: 1684. Joh: Sebast: Bach geb; 1685. Joseph Tartini geb: 1692. / Joh: Joach: Quanz geb: 1697. Christof Gluck geb: 1714. Nicolo Jomelli... More

Procession d'une nouvelle Mariée qui se rend chez son Mari Plegtige St...

Dutch (artist nationality) draughtsman and engraver (artist role) Recto: top center: (banner in sky, in French) PROCESSION d’une nouvelle MARIÉE qui se rend chez son MARI ; l. l.: J. v. Schley sculp. ; bottom c... More

DCM 1327: Anonymous Whistle or Container Bottle

Instrument type: Whistle or Container Bottle Medium: China, black and white, with green and red paint, glazed.; 6.1 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 4 Nov. 1937. The Da... More

DCM 0588: Jerome Thibouville-Lamy Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, silver-plate over brass keys and ferrules. Middle joint upper tenon, metal, both sockets metal-lined.; 67 cm. Key Holes System: 11 keys, post and rod, modern style ke... More

DCM 0651: Clair Godfroy, aîné Flute in C

It is possible that the head joint is the latest part of this instrument. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, wood cap with mother-of-pearl or abalone inlay. Silver keys, ferrules, sockets.; 62.1 cm., 6... More

DCM 1308: Bacon & Weygandt Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, silver keys and ferrules.; 67.3 cm. Key Holes System: 8 keys, saltspoon, pewter plugs for C#, C. Pin in block. Mark Maximum: CUDDY'S / IMPROVED // BACON / WEYGANDT & ... More

Photo of DCM 1539: Anonymous Flute in C - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys and ferrules.; 64.4 cm. (without cap) Key Holes System: 8 keys, modern style key cups, with pewter plugs for low C#, C. Pin in block. Mark Maximum:... More

DCM 0346: Meacham Flute in B-flat (A-flat)

Instrument type: Flute in B-flat (A-flat) Medium: Boxwood, ivory cap and ferrules, brass key.; 35.4 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, square flat flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: J & H · MEACHAM / ALBANY Mark Addi... More

DCM 1289: George Rudall Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood (DCM ledger: "Satinwood?"), ivory cap with ivory cork-setting mechanism and silver shaft, silver keys and ferrules. Embouchure bushed with ivory.; 65.3 cm. Key Holes... More

Photo of DCM 0265: Anonymous Pitch Pipe - Public domain dedication

Upper edge parchment(?) lining is marked with lines and note names, now mostly illegible. Letter from Beaman to DCM, 19 Feb. 1923, "The Old Pitch Pipe is a Relic of Old Westminster Mass my Native Town, no doubt... More

DCM 0460: Emil Rittershausen Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Silver plated.; 71.2 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, closed G#, foot to B. Rollers for low C, B. Split E. Mark Maximum: E. RITTERSHAUSEN / BERLIN / CARL FISCHER / NEW-YO... More

DCM 0383: Theodore Berteling Piccolo in D-flat

Instrument type: Piccolo in D-flat Medium: Cocus, ivory head (upper section), ebonite barrel, nickel silver end cap cover and name plate, keys and ferrules, wood cork-setting mechanism.; 29.8 cm. Key Holes Sys... More

DCM 0638: Rudall Carte & Co. Flute in C

DCM ledger: "Exchanged joints with No. 149." Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys, metal-lined head.; 65.2 cm. Key Holes System: Cylindrical bore, 8 keys plus keywork for 6 principal r... More

Photo of DCM 1224: Anonymous Whistle - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Whistle Medium: Animal tooth or tusk.; 8.2 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: William Powell, Birmingham, England, Apr. 1931. The Dayton C. Miller collection in the Library of Congress, c... More

DCM 0536b: Anonymous, North American Indian (Crow) Whistle

DCM ledger: "Crow Indian." Instrument type: Whistle Medium: Bone.; 22.15 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 23 Dec. 1925. The Dayton C. Miller collection in the Library o... More

DCM 0900: Firth Pond & Co. Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, ivory cap and ferrules, brass keys.; 60.3 cm. Key Holes System: 4 keys, saltspoon, pin in block. Mark Maximum: FIRTH HALL & POND / FRANKLIN SQE / N-YORK Mark Additi... More

DCM 1159: Smart Treble (Alto) Recorder in F

Instrument type: Treble (Alto) Recorder in F Medium: Stained boxwood.; 49.85 cm. Key Holes System: 1/7 holes. Mark Maximum: SMART / . Mark Additional: Mark on head, body, foot. Condition: Head joint edge damag... More

Musical Instruments - DCM 0815: Harry Bernard Ocarina

Patent No. 845998, March 5, 1907. Instrument type: Ocarina Medium: Aluminum, thin sheet.; 19.4 cm. Key Holes System: 6 fingerholes, defining a whole tone scale. A 7th fingerhole near (above) the labium raises,... More

DCM 1081: Paine & Hopkins Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, ivory cap and ferrules, silver keys.; 66.6 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, square flat flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: PAINE & HOPKINS / N° 69 CORNHILL Mark Additio... More

DCM 1199: Rushworth & Dreaper Vertical Whistle Flute

DCM ledger: "...designed for school-children for their 'handicraft' activities...made by H. Courtenay Buckley." Instrument type: Vertical Whistle Flute Medium: Bamboo.; 49.7 cm. Key Holes System: 1/6 holes. Ma... More

DCM 1123: Anonymous Piccolo in C(?)

Instrument type: Piccolo in C(?) Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys and ferrules, metal-lined head.; 29.4 cm. (without cap) Key Holes System: 6 keys, round flap, post and rod. Mark Maximum: No mark. Condition: ... More

DCM 0204: Beltrami Flute in E-flat

Instrument type: Flute in E-flat Medium: Boxwood, stained, brass keys, animal horn cap and ferrules.; 51.2 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, round flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: (5-pointed star) / (lyre) / BELT... More

DCM 1342: Abelardo Albisi Albisiphon in F

Head joint in "T" configuration for vertical playing position and incorporating one coil to shorten overall length of instrument. See correspondence, 13 Nov. 1937, with G. Meriggioli. Instrument type: Albisipho... More

DCM 0093: Martin frères Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus or rosewood, nickel silver keys and ferrules, metal-lined sockets.; 61.4 cm. Key Holes System: 4 keys, flat round, post and rod direct mount. Mark Maximum: (bee) / MAR... More

DCM 0734: Anonymous Murali (Transverse Flute)

DCM ledger: "Native Fife from India." Instrument type: Murali (Transverse Flute) Medium: Bamboo, painted red.; 27.6 cm. Key Holes System: 0/5 holes. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: C. Van Raalte Collection,... More

DCM 1559: Maker not identified Vertical Whistle Flute in C

Instrument type: Vertical Whistle Flute in C Medium: Chrome plate over steel.; 29.45 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes. Mark Maximum: L (superimposed on hammer and anvil with bowl-shaped line pattern below) / GE... More

Photo of DCM 1547: Anonymous Flute in C - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, ivory head joint, nickel silver keys and ferrules.; 66.8 cm. Key Holes System: 8 keys, modern style key cups, post and rod, direct mount. Mark Maximum: No mark. Condi... More

DCM 1077: William Henry Hayden Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, stained dark brown, ivory cap and ferrules, silver keys.; 59.9 cm. Key Holes System: 4 keys, square flat flaps, pin in block. Mark Maximum: (crown) / W. H. HAYDEN /... More

DCM 1391: Paul Walch Walking Stick Flute in C

The upper end is trimmed back to shoulder to receive a ferrule. The present brass ferrule may be original, but now is much too large. The upper end of the instrument appears to have been shortened, purpose unkn... More

DCM 0348: Johann Benjamin Eisenbrandt Flute in C

DCM ledger: "This flute seems to have been rebuilt. The lined head joint with tuning slide, is all new excepting the ivory cap. It bears no name. All other pieces are marked. Middle joints nos. 1 and 2 (lower p... More

DCM 0656: Rudulph Greve Flute in E-flat

Instrument type: Flute in E-flat Medium: Boxwood, ivory cap and ferrules, brass (originally gilded according to DCM ledger) keys.; 53.7 cm. Key Holes System: 7 keys, round flat flaps, pin in block. Foot to wri... More

DCM 0060: Charles G. Christman Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus or rosewood, ivory head with wood cap, nickel silver keys and ferrules.; 59.4 cm. Key Holes System: 4 keys, round flat flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: C. G. CHRISTMA... More

DCM 0181: Anonymous Piccolo in C

The amount of tubing beneath the C# tonehole is curiously short and would appear insufficient to produce a low C. Instrument type: Piccolo in C Medium: Grenadilla, nickel silver ferrules and end cap, metal-line... More

DCM 1442: Anonymous, Japanese Vertical Whistle Flute

Instrument type: Vertical Whistle Flute Medium: Bamboo.; 29.9 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes. Mark Additional: In pencil: HOWY Provenance: Source not known. The Dayton C. Miller collection in the Library of ... More

DCM 1155: Jabez McCall Camp Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, bone(?) cap and ferrules, brass key.; 60.8 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, square flap, pin in block. Lovely cut and fit key. Mark Maximum: J. M. CAMP / LITCHFIELD / C... More

DCM 1376: Johann Andreas Mollenhauer Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, silver keys, ferrules, and plaque.; 65.4 cm. Key Holes System: 10 keys, round flat flap, post and rod. Mark Maximum: Mollenhauer. / Fulda (cursive) / (two 6-pointed s... More

DCM 1245: Anonymous Fife in A-flat

Instrument type: Fife in A-flat Medium: Unidentified wood, possibly ebony. Aluminum vessel top or mechanical part serving as end cap. Nickel silver end ferrule at bottom.; 38.4 cm. Key Holes System: 2/6 holes.... More

DCM 1366: Anonymous, Chinese Di (Transverse Flute)

Instrument type: Di (Transverse Flute) Medium: Cane, with brown painted rings.; 51.1 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes plus membrane hole plus 2 tassel holes plus 2 vent holes. Mark Maximum: Inscription in Chine... More

DCM 0112: Joseph Wallis Flute in C

Vertically blown, having a small head joint, with an integral embouchure plate turned 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the body tube, and incorporating a tuning slide (3.74 cm.). Similar to the Giorgi flute, the p... More

Photo of DCM 0350: Astor Flute in C - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, ivory cap and ferrules, silver key.; 59.4 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, square flat flap. Mark Maximum: GxASTOR & C° Mark Additional: Mark on all sections. Cap with ... More

Le bon Monarque manquoit d'haleine (The good Monarch was short of bre...

after a drawing by L. J. Lefebvre (artist notes) French (artist nationality) engraver (artist role) Lefebvre, L. J. (original artist) Recto: u. l.: (above border) Ch. IV. ; u. r.: (above border) Pag. 152. ; bot... More

DCM 1348: Maker not identified, possibly Germanic Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Ebony, ivory cap and ferrules, silver keys.; 60.5 cm. Key Holes System: 4 keys, square flat flaps, silver key saddles. Mark Maximum: 1803 / (flower? ) / (illegible) // (flow... More

DCM 0404: Thomas Prowse Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, brass keys.; 60.25 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, square flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: T. Prowse, / Hanway Street, / London. (cursive) Mark Additional: Mark on he... More

DCM 1135: Thomas Prowse Flute in C

Right hand joint has a slight flattened section cut along the fingerhole area. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus(?), silver lip plate, keys, silver ferrules over ivory, mother-of-pearl bushing at embouc... More

DCM 0419: Thibouville (Counterfeit?) Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, brass key, ivory ferrules.; 61.9 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, square flat, articulated (pivot) flap, post and rod on a rectangular flange, recessed flush and applie... More

Photo of DCM 1496: Anonymous Piccolo - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Piccolo Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys and ferrules.; 30 cm. (as is) Key Holes System: 6 keys, post and rod. Mark Maximum: No mark. Condition: Missing the head joint cap and cork-setting m... More

DCM 1474: Melody Flute Co. Transverse Flute in A-flat (B-flat)

Marketed as the Melody flute for amateur and young student usage. Instrument type: Transverse Flute in A-flat (B-flat) Medium: Nickel plate over brass.; 39.3 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes. Mark Maximum: No m... More

DCM 1510: Anonymous, likely American Piccolo in C

Instrument type: Piccolo in C Medium: Boxwood, stained dark brown, brass key.; 31.15 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, round flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: No mark. Condition: Head cracked at socket. Provenance:... More

DCM 1530: Anonymous, Japanese Seiteki or Minteki (Transverse Flute)

Instrument type: Seiteki or Minteki (Transverse Flute) Medium: Mottled bamboo, lacquered red inside, tapered wooden end pieces stained brown. Bone ferrules.; 46.25 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes plus membrane... More

DCM 0376: Fernand Chapelain & Cie. Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, wood cap, nickel silver keys, ferrules, lined sockets and middle joint upper tenon.; 67.2 cm. Key Holes System: DCM ledger: "Tulou model." 12 keys, including a very c... More

DCM 0643: Anonymous Vertical Whistle Flute in C

Instrument type: Vertical Whistle Flute in C Medium: Steel body with unidentified metal (possibly pewter) mouthpiece, all painted black.; 35.5 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance... More

Photo of DCM 0779: Euler Piccolo in C - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Piccolo in C Medium: Rosewood(?), ivory head joint cap with metal cork-setting mechanism. Nickel silver keys and ferrules. Metal-lined tuning slide.; 31.5 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, round f... More

DCM 0897: Anonymous, North American Indian (Winnebago) Courting Flute ...

DCM ledger: "American Indian, Winnebago." The seam on each side is sealed with a glued-on strip of linen. Instrument type: Courting Flute (Vertical Whistle Flute) Medium: Soft wood, stained clay red and decorat... More

DCM 1432: William R. Meinell Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Silver.; 65.8 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, closed G#, Briccialdi B-flat. Mark Maximum: Wm. R. Meinell (in banner surrounded by floral designs) / NEW YORK Mark Additio... More

DCM 0527: Anonymous Vertical Whistle Flute

For its length, the 5 fingerholes are unusually high. Instrument type: Vertical Whistle Flute Medium: Soft wood, brass mouthpipe, thong.; 65.3 cm. Key Holes System: 0/5 holes. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance... More

DCM 1513: Anonymous, Chinese Di (Transverse Flute)

Instrument type: Di (Transverse Flute) Medium: Bamboo, lacquered black, bone ferrules, and with green, white, and pink design.; 59.2 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes, plus membrane hole, 2 tassel holes, plus 2 ... More

DCM 0658: Johann Schell Treble (Alto) Recorder in F

Instrument type: Treble (Alto) Recorder in F Medium: Boxwood, stained brown.; 50.2 cm. Key Holes System: 1/7 holes. Mark Maximum: H. SCHELL (in scroll) / S / JS (decorative monogram) Mark Additional: Mark on h... More

DCM 0776: Anonymous, North American Indian (Yurok) Flute

DCM ledger: "American Indian, Yurok, California." In addition to what are obviously 3 fingerholes, there is located above, a lateral and indented hole which may be the embouchure if this were intended as a tran... More

DCM 0477: Otto Mönnig Flute in C

With wood crutch. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Grenadilla, nickel silver with silver plate keys, ferrules, ribs, metal-lined sockets and metal upper tenon body joint.; 67.1 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm s... More

DCM 0611: Claude Laurent Flute in C

DCM ledger: "Each key has an AMETHYST or GARNETT [sic] as big as the key, mounted on the upper surfaces (only other specimen like this is in the Paris Conservatory Museum)....outer surface is cut in diamond-sha... More

DCM 0762: Anonymous, Central American Indian Whistle

Instrument type: Whistle Medium: Mineral, possibly volcanic substance.; 12.5 cm. Key Holes System: 0/1 hole. See Physical Description. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 11 Ja... More

Musical Instruments - DCM 0436: Anonymous Notched Flute

See DCM 433. DCM ledger: "Flute was badly broken in the mail." Instrument type: Notched Flute Medium: Bamboo, thin-walled.; 65.4 cm. Key Holes System: 0/3 holes. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: Clarence Elk... More

" Love stole the pipe of sleeping Pan and play'd / Then with his voice...

after a drawing by Thomas Stothard, history painter, illustrator and designer, 1755-1834 (artist notes) British (artist nationality) engraver (artist role) Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834 (original artist) Recto: t... More

DCM 0735: Anonymous Gawaq (Transverse Whistle Flute)

DCM ledger: "Biskra, Algeria." Instrument type: Gawaq (Transverse Whistle Flute) Medium: Bamboo.; 29.9 cm. Key Holes System: 0/5 holes. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: C. Van Raalte Collection, Brownsea Cas... More

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