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NameFlute

Maker Remington UMC

Maker José Dolores López (American, 1868 - 1937)

CultureHispanic

Dateearly 20th Century

Place madeCordova, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumHollowed Hardwood (oak?), brass

DimensionsOther (Diam at mouthpiece/other end): 13 9/16 x 15/16 in. (34.5 x 2.4 cm)
Other (Lower end): 13/16 in. (2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Dr. J.D. Robb

Object numberA20.1957.2

DescriptionOf hollowed hardwood, (oak?) with oblong hole at top, 1.5 cm x 6 mm., 6 stops at lowr end, which is bound by 5 brass rings. Of these the outer two are stamped "REMINGTON UMC". They were evidently cut from cartridge cases. Wood and brass were coated with brown varnish.