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3D Object Sopranino Recorder in F [Stolen], DCM 1259

About this Item

Title

  • Sopranino Recorder in F [Stolen], DCM 1259

Names

  • Anonymous

Created / Published

  • 18c.

Headings

  • -  Flute--Specimens

Genre

  • flutes

Notes

  • -  Two flutes were stolen from the Library of Congress a number of years ago and are likely in Europe. They are DCM 329 and DCM 1259. This is a photograph of DCM 1259. The digital image shown here was taken from an original photographic print made by Miller. You are encouraged to be watchful for this instrument and to report any relevant information to the Library of Congress. Contact the Music Division at cwar@loc.gov. The instrument is unique and can be easily identified by photographs in the files of the Library and the FBI.
  • -  Instrument type: Sopranino Recorder in F [Stolen]
  • -  Materials: Ivory.
  • -  Engraved throughout, black filled with animals, birds, in a spiral effect around the center joint.
  • -  Key Holes System: 1/7 holes.
  • -  Mark Maximum: No mark.
  • -  Condition: DCM ledger: "A beautiful unique specimen in perfect condition, except lip is slightly nicked."
  • -  Provenance: Rudall, Carte & Co., London, 29 Aug. 1935.
  • -  Location: Missing. Stolen per pencilled note on catalogue card at jml desk.
  • -  Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.

Medium

  • 1 musical instrument ; 24.9 cm

Call Number/Physical Location

  • ML30.4a

Source Collection

  • Holding of: Dayton C. Miller flute collection, 1880-2000 (bulk 1905-1941) DCM 1259

Repository

  • c-Music ML30.4a Dayton C. Miller flute collection, DCM 1259 (Missing)

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 2023866544

Online Format

  • image

Additional Metadata Formats

IIIF Presentation Manifest

Rights & Access

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Copyright Protected Items

Four full-size drawings of flutes DCM 0507, DCM 0615, DCM 0916, and DCM 1125 by Jean-François Beaudin, Québec, Canada. 2003. Please make written requests for permission for other uses to:

Jean-François Beaudin
312 Chemin Richford
Frelighsburg (Québec) Canada, J0J1C0
Tel.: 450-298-5161
Fax: 450-298-8251
jfbeaudin@hotmail.com

The quotation regarding Dr. Miller and his gold flute comes from an article by Robert S. Shankland, "Dayton Clarence Miller: Physics Across Fifty Years." American Journal of Physics 9(October 1941):273-283. LC call number: QC1.A47. It was reprinted here with permission from the American Journal of Physics 9(October 1941):278. Copyright 1941, American Association of Physics Teachers. Should you wish to quote from this article, please contact:

Susann Brailey, Office of Rights and Permissions
American Institute of Physics
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Phone: 516-576-2268
Fax: 516-576-2450

The image of the Faun playing an aulos by Rea Irvin, Miller no. 57/G, comes from the cover of The New Yorker magazine, 14 March 1925. It is reproduced here without The New Yorker masthead as required by Condé Nast Publications, New York. Permission to reproduce the Faun only as a thumbnail-size image, and without the masthead, is Courtesy of the Irvin Estate. No reproduction without permission. For reproduction permission, please contact:

The Irvin Estate
c/o Molly Rea
5 Willis Lane
Fairfax, California 94930

Credit line: Dayton C. Miller Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress

"Dayton C. Miller, His Life, Work and Contributions as a Scientist and Organologist" is made available here with permission from the author, William J. Maynard. HTML version of this text

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Credit line: Dayton C. Miller Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress

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Anonymous. Sopranino Recorder in F Stolen, DCM. 18c. Image. https://www.loc.gov/item/2023866544/.

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Anonymous. Sopranino Recorder in F Stolen, DCM. 18c. Image. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/2023866544/>.