Eunuch Flute

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Luscombe, Charles R.
Description
This flute was made in the Smithsonian workshop by Charles Luscombe in Washington, DC, in 1902. It is a eunuch flute made of wood. Its sound is similar to that of a kazoo.
Location
Currently not on view
1902
ID Number
MI.216020b
accession number
39552
catalog number
216020b
Object Name
flute
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 35 5/8 in x 4 3/4 in; 90.4875 cm x 12.065 cm
place made
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Related Publication
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
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Record ID
nmah_606902
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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