Cornet Case
Cornet Case
- Description (Brief)
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This cornet case was made by Emil K. Blessing in Elkhart, Indiana, 1915-1925. It is made of wood and fiberboard, covered with brown-stained leather, metal fittings, leather-covered handle, and red plush interior. There is a metal “Blessing” badge on the top of the case.
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Accessioned with Blessing cornet (1990.0290.01). The cornet, with case, was previously owned and used by the donors’ father, Francis Morton Messick (1908-1969).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- case with accessories
- date made
- 1915-1925
- maker
- Blessing, Emil K.
- place made
- United States: Indiana, Elkhart
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- fiberboard (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- fabric (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 5 3/4 in x 17 3/4 in x 11 3/8 in; 14.605 cm x 45.085 cm x 28.8925 cm
- ID Number
- 1990.0290.01.01
- catalog number
- 1990.0290.01.01
- accession number
- 1990.0290
- Credit Line
- Gift of James Robert Messick and Frederick M. Messick
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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