NMM 3144. Flute in C (high pitch) by C. G. Conn, Elkhart, ca. 1902 NMM 3144. Flute in C (high pitch) by C. G. Conn, Elkhart, ca. 1902. Serial no. 5448. Wonder line. Boehm system, closed hole, C foot. Two sections. Engraved on socket: -MADE BY- / C. G. CONN / ELKHART-IND.; stamped on body below socket and under G-sharp key: 5448; stamped on rib nearest head joint socket: H. Nickel-plated body and end cap. Ebonite head joint, index finger rest, and crutch, all with inlaid, mother-of-pearl dots. Sixteen nickel-plated keys. Closed G-sharp key; G trill key; B trill key; no B-flat lever. Total length, 26" (660 mm). W. Wayne Sorensen Collection, 1982. Head Joint Note: click on image below to see an enlargement Ebonite head joint with inlaid, mother-of-pearl dots. Signature and Other Markings Note: click on any image below to see an enlargement Maker's Name Engraved on Socket Serial number Stamped Below Socket; H Designates High Pitch Crutch and Index Finger Rest Note: click on image below to see an enlargement Go to Annotated Checklist of Flutes and Piccolos Made by Conn and Pan American National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD   57069 ©National Music Museum, 2008 Most recent update: May 15, 2008 You are the 292nd visitor to this page since May 15, 2008 The University of South Dakota Return to Top of Page