Carte's Old System Flute
Details
- Origin: London, England
- Date: c. 1857-72
- Maker: Rudall, Rose & Carte
- Collection: E 84
Description
Metal flute constructed with metal, cork, and pads. Contains the same large and carefully-spaced holes of Boehm’s 1847 design.
For further information, see section titled “A London Response to Boehm’s Work: Rudall, Rose & Carte” in Jeremy Sexton’s blog post, Boehm’s Ghost: A Vicarious Portrait of a Flute Maker in London.
