“Transverse Flute” by Firth, Hall & Pond (ca. 1840) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Transverse Flute

Transverse Flute

TitleTransverse Flute
ArtistFirth, Hall & Pond
Dateca. 1840 19th century
MediumWood, ivory, brass
ClassificationAerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Gerry, 1986
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Transverse Flute” is a work by Firth, Hall & Pond, dated ca. 1840. It is executed in wood, ivory, brass and classified as aerophone-blow hole-side-blown flute (transverse). This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06