Canepel Natural Horn

Canepel Natural Horn

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Description

This horn was made by M. Canepel in Brussels, Belgium, in 1729. It is a natural horn, made of brass. The instrument is inscribed:

FAIT A BRVXELLE PAR M CANEPEL Ao 1729

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
horn
date made
1729
place made
Belgium: Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
Physical Description
brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9 1/4 in x 16 1/4 in x 14 3/4 in; 23.495 cm x 41.275 cm x 37.465 cm
ID Number
MI.095269
accession number
26256
catalog number
95269
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Music & Musical Instruments
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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