Thomas Key 5-Keyed Clarinet
Thomas Key 5-Keyed Clarinet
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- Description
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This clarinet was made by Thomas Key in London, England around 1813 to 1825. It is a 5-keyed clarinet in F, made of ebony with ivory ferrules and square brass keys. This clarinet is stamped:
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KEY
LONDON
[unicorn head]
CHARING CROSS - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- clarinet
- Date made
- 1813-1825
- maker
- Key, Thomas
- place made
- United Kingdom: England, London
- Physical Description
- ebony (overall material)
- ivory (overall material)
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- barrel: 1 7/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 4.7625 cm x 2.8575 cm
- upper joint: 5 3/8 in x 1 7/16 in; 13.6525 cm x 3.65125 cm
- lower joint: 6 11/16 in x 1 3/8 in; 16.98625 cm x 3.4925 cm
- bell: 3 11/16 in x 2 7/16 in; 9.3345 cm x 6.19125 cm
- overall: 15 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 39.37 cm x 6.35 cm
- ID Number
- MI.055768
- accession number
- 11451
- catalog number
- 055768
- Credit Line
- Gift of George Woltz
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Clarinets
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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