Clarinet Case

Clarinet Case

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Description
This clarinet case was made by an unknown maker, provenance unknown, late 19th century. It is made of wood, covered in black-stained leather, metal corners and fittings, and green plush interior. The metal handle may have originally been covered with leather(?) Accessioned with Buffet-Crampon clarinet (MI.75.48).
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
case with accessories
date made
late 19th century
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
leather (overall material)
metal (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 4 5/16 in x 29 1/2 in x 7 in; 10.95375 cm x 74.93 cm x 17.78 cm
ID Number
MI.75.48.01
catalog number
75.48.01
accession number
316379
Credit Line
Gift of Lt. Col. Benjamin T. Layton
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Clarinets
Music & Musical Instruments
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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