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NMM 2649. Flute in C (high pitch) by C. G. Conn, Elkhart, ca. 1906

NMM 2649. Flute in C (high pitch) by C. G. Conn, Elkhart, ca. 1906
NMM 2649. Flute in C (high pitch) by C. G. Conn, Elkhart, ca. 1906
NMM 2649. Flute in C (high pitch) by C. G. Conn, Elkhart, ca. 1906

NMM 2649. Flute in C (high pitch) by C. G. Conn, Elkhart, ca. 1906. Serial no. 10950. Wonder line. Boehm system, closed hole, C foot. Two sections. Engraved on socket: MADE BY / C. G. CONN / ELKHART / -IND.-; stamped on upper end of body: FACTORY 34; stamped on upper end of body and under G-sharp key: 10950; stamped under G-sharp key: H / 10950; stamped on body on top rib: H. Silver plated. Ebonite embouchure plate and index finger rest with inlaid, mother-of-pearl dots. Ebonite c and c-sharp rollers. Sixteen gold-plated keys. Closed G-sharp key; G trill key; B trill key; no B-flat lever. Total length, 25-1/4" (642 mm). Used by the University of North Dakota Military Band, Grand Forks, early 20th century. Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979.




Head Joint

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Head joint, view 1

Head joint, view 2

Ebonite embouchure plate with inlaid, mother-of-pearl dots.




Signature and Other Markings

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Signature on barrel
Serial number
Rib

Maker's Name
Engraved on Socket

Portion of Union Stamp
Can be Seen
Below Serial Number

H Stamped on
Rib designates
High Pitch

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