Hirsbrunner G Circular Trumpet

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Description:

This trumpet was made by Hirsbrunner in Sumiswald, Switzerland around 1800 to 1825. It is a G circular trumpet made of brass with an F crook, lead pipe, and mouthpiece. This compressed trumpet model, known as a stopftrompete, has a tuning slide in the center of the coil similar to a cor d’orchestre of the period.

The Hirsbrunner firm was founded by Christian Hirsbrunner in the late 18th century. The company continued with Hirsbrunner family members and still makes musical instruments to this day.

Date Made: 1800 - 1825

Maker: Hirsbrunner

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Switzerland: Bern, Sumiswald

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments, Music & Musical Instruments, Trumpets

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Related Publication: Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.095270Accession Number: 26256Catalog Number: 95270

Object Name: trumpet

Physical Description: brass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 10 1/2 in x 5 1/4 in x 12 1/2 in; 26.67 cm x 13.335 cm x 31.75 cmtrumpet: 5 3/16 in x 10 7/8 in x 11 1/2 in; 13.17625 cm x 27.6225 cm x 29.21 cmmouthpiece joint in tray: 1 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 4 5/16 in; 3.81 cm x 8.255 cm x 10.95375 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

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Record Id: nmah_1160890

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