Martin Frères 13-Keyed Clarinet

Description:

This clarinet was made by Martin Frères in Paris, France around 1878 to 1882. It is a 13-keyed Albert System clarinet in B-flat, made of cocoa wood with German silver ferrules and keys. This clarinet is stamped:

MARTIN FRES
A PARIS
B

John Howard Foote (1833-1896) was a musical instrument dealer with shops in New York City and Chicago. Martin Frères was one of the many brands sold through his shops. This make and style of clarinet (#5288), or “clarionet,” as listed in an 1880 J. Howard Foote catalog sold for $29.40.

Date Made: 1878 - 1882

Maker: Martin Freres

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: France: Île-de-France, Paris

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Credit Line: Gift of J. Howard Foote

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.055621Accession Number: 11535Catalog Number: 55621

Object Name: clarinet

Physical Description: cocoa wood (overall material)German silver (overall material)Measurements: cap: 2 7/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 7.3025 cm x 3.175 cmmouthpiece: 3 9/16 in x 1/2 in; 9.04875 cm x 1.27 cmbarrel: 2 1/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 5.3975 cm x 3.175 cmupper joint: 8 3/4 in x 1 7/8 in; 22.225 cm x 4.7625 cmlower joint: 9 13/16 in x 2 in; 24.92375 cm x 5.08 cmbell: 4 5/16 in x 3 1/4 in; 10.95375 cm x 8.255 cmoverall: 22 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in; 57.15 cm x 8.255 cm

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Record Id: nmah_1119381

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