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Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection

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DCM 0010: [Major elements of this instrument were constructed by Dayton C. Miller] / Flute in C

AUTHOR/CREATOR
[Major elements of this instrument were constructed by Dayton C. Miller]

CREATED/PUBLISHED
Cleveland, Ohio: 1902-1905

NOTES
Case: Period case lined with red plush fabric. Case hinge (fabric) torn full length.

Key Holes System: Boehm system, with Rockstro (F#, C-flat) and DCM features (such as DCM ledger: "original scale," large C# vent hole), open G#, post and rod.

Mark Maximum: Made by / D. C. Miller / Cleveland / 1904 (engraved on elliptical gold plate soldered on gold body tube, cursive)

Physical Description: 1 piece seamless extruded tube, without separate head joint, foot to B-flat for RH little finger, rollers for C and B.

This instrument is Miller's design for his personal studio use, tuned to a=435, according to DCM, although it comfortably plays at A=440 or higher. Miller constructed major portions of the keywork, and assembled the entire instrument. DCM ledger: "Began design Jan. 1902, finished June 23, 1905. Repadded by RC&C and finally 'Finished' Sep 21, 1905."

SUBJECT
Instrument Type: Flute in C

MEDIUM
22 karat gold tube, 18 karat gold keys and ribs.; 75.15 cm.

PART OF
Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection

REPOSITORY
Library of Congress, Music Division, Washington, D.C. 20540

DIGITAL ID
dcmflute 0010
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/dcmflute.0010

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