Glass flute

Most were made by Claude Laurent, a French craftsman and clockmaker who patented the leaded crystal glass flute in 1806.

[3] About 185 of Laurent's instruments are known to have survived, with the United States Library of Congress holding 17 of these.

[4] Some of the flutes built by Laurent are lead crystal and some are potash glass.

[1] In 2022, musical artist and classically trained flautist Lizzo was invited by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden to view the Library's flute collection.

[1] While at the Library of Congress, Lizzo requested to play the Madison flute in concert.