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Description
William H. Atkinson (1844-1929) from Limington owned this side-blown flute, made by Charles G. Chritsman of New York. Atkinson served in the 17th Maine Regiment during the Civil War, where he played in the band. Written on a piece of paper glued to the interior of the flute is the name “Atkinson.”
About This Item
- Title: Flute, ca. 1840
- Creator: Charles G. Christman
- Creation Date: circa 1840
- Subject Date: circa 1840
- Location: Limington, York County, ME
- Media: Rosewood, Ivory, Leather, Silver
- Local Code: 2004.413.001
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Flute--Maine--Limington
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Wind instruments--Maine--Limington
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