B-Flat Trumpet

Description:

This trumpet was made by an unknown maker around 1940-1950. It is a B-flat trumpet made of plated brass. This student model or beginners trumpet is inscribed “STUDENT” on the bell.

Date Made: 1940-1950

Unspecified: Meggers, Edith R.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Credit Line: Bequest of Edith R. Meggers

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.74.29Accession Number: 314637Catalog Number: 74.29

Object Name: trumpet

Physical Description: brass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 19 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in; 49.53 cm x 11.43 cm x 13.97 cmtrumpet: 4 3/4 in x 5 1/4 in x 19 1/4 in; 12.065 cm x 13.335 cm x 48.895 cmmouthpiece: 3 9/16 in x 1 1/16 in; 9.04875 cm x 2.69875 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4670-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606368

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