6-Keyed Clarinet

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Description:

This clarinet was made by an unknown maker in Europe around 1827 to 1833. It is a 6-keyed clarinet in F, made of boxwood with ivory ferrules and square brass keys.

Date Made: 1827-1833

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Europe

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert M. Caver

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.76.21Accession Number: 323574Catalog Number: 76.21

Object Name: clarinet

Physical Description: boxwood (overall material)ivory (overall material)brass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 14 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 36.195 cm x 5.715 cmupper joint: 8 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 20.6375 cm x 3.81 cmlower joint: 6 in x 1 1/2 in; 15.24 cm x 3.81 cmbell: 3 1/16 in x 2 5/8 in; 7.77875 cm x 6.6675 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

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Record Id: nmah_606355

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