Artist/Maker
A. R. Jollie
CommemoratedCommemorated:
Jenny Lind
(Swedish, 1820 – 1887)
Flageolet: A.R. Jollie...
1845-1850
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Wood, ivory, brass
Overall: 13 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 34 x 3.5 cm )
Gift of Miss Helen Lorraine Williamson and Miss Julia Bulkeley Williamson
1950.289
According to the accession records, this flageolet was given as a souvenir to Mrs. Charles A. Bulkeley (Julia Neilson, 1811-1878), maternal grandmother of the donors, at Jenny Lind's first New York concert, September 11, 1850.
DescriptionWooden flageolet, a recorder-like flute, with three sections separated by ivory rings; detachable ivory mouthpiece.Markingsstamped: on each section: "A. R. JOLLIE / BROAD-WAY / NEW-YORK"
ClassificationsARTISTS' TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
