Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
During his travels in Europe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow carried a flute to break the ice and communicate with people in rural areas. Jacques Bellissent, flute maker to the Paris Conservatory made this flute. Longfellow purchased it during his 1825 trip to Europe.
About This Item
- Title: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's flute, Portland, ca. 1825
- Creator: Jacques Bellissent
- Creation Date: circa 1825
- Subject Date: circa 1825
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Boxwood, ivory, brass
- Local Code: A85-319
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Authors, American--Maine
- Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882--Photographs
- Poets, American--Maine
- Wind instruments
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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