Horstmann Brothers & Co. Military Trumpet

Description (Brief):

This trumpet was made by Horstmann Brothers & Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania around 1879-1882. It is an F natural trumpet made of brass, with a blue cord. This trumpet is stamped:

Description (Brief)

HORSTMANN BROS. & Co. [/] PHILADELPHIA

Description (Brief)

This is a standard military trumpet, made according to Specification No. 38, dated February 15th, 1879, “Specifications for Trumpets,” Quartermaster General’s Office, War Department:

Description (Brief)

“For all foot troops -- To be the same as standard sample brass trumpet ’F,’ two (2) coil, and with two (2) mouthpieces. When complete, with mouth-piece in, to weigh about twelve and a half (12 ½) ounces, and to measure about sixteen (16) inches in length, and about four and a half (4 ½) inches in width at center. Diameter of bell to be about four and a half (4 ½) inches.”

Description (Brief)

William Hortsmann, born in Germany, emigrated to the United States and established himself as a maker of fringe, laces, and trimmings in Philadelphia, in 1815. William Horstmann & Sons were located at North Third Street between 1830 and 1857, manufacturing and importing everything from textiles and trimmings to military goods including drums, pistols, and swords. As the company expanded, Horstmann & Sons moved the factory to 5th and Cherry Streets and their storefront to 2223 Chestnut Street. Later the company would grow to two stores in New York and an agency in Paris. William Horstmann retired from the company in 1845, and his sons, William and Sigmund continued the family business until 1872.

Date Made: 1879 - 1882

Maker: Horstmann Brothers & Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.093197Catalog Number: 93197

Object Name: trumpet

Physical Description: brass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 15 in x 4 1/2 in x 7 in; 38.1 cm x 11.43 cm x 17.78 cmoverall: with cord: 15 in x 4 1/2 in x 19 in; 38.1 cm x 11.43 cm x 48.26 cmoverall with cord: 4 5/8 in x 14 3/4 in x 14 3/4 in; 11.7475 cm x 37.465 cm x 37.465 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-0089-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1160885

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