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VGW(PA.738.016
31 Mar-7 Apr 1738:32 (88)
They write from Paris, that a master piece of mechanicks has
been lately shewn to the quality there. It is a statue
representing one playing upon the flute, in the taste of
that which is at the Tuilleries. It will hold a real flute
of the ordinary tone to its mouth, and play several tunes
upon it, by the help of certain springs. The motions of the
lips and fingers are very fine, and the notes are swelled or
sunk, plaid soft or strong, with such propriety, that the
image seems to express itself as if it had a real soul.
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