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This flute is made of a dark hardwood, possibly rosewood, and is missing its head joint. It was used in the Jurby Parish Church. The low C key has been removed, but the hole has been filled in, suggesting that this was either done deliberately, or as a repair.
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late 18th / early 19th century - Maker:
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Jurby (Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
- Repository:Manx National Heritage
- Measurements:overall: 42 x 3 cm