Selmer Clarinet Case, used by Paquito D'Rivera
Selmer Clarinet Case, used by Paquito D'Rivera
- Description
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This clarinet case was made by Selmer in France, 1950s. It is made of wood, covered in black-stained leather, with metal fittings, and red plush interior, and a cast metal "Selmer" badge on the outside of the case. The handle was missing at the time of acquisition. Accessioned with Selmer clarinet used by Paquito D’Rivera (2005.0086.01).
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Cuban-born jazz clarinetist, Paquito D’Rivera acquired this clarinet in the late 1950s and continued to use it until he donated the clarinet to the museum in 2005. D-Rivera has received several awards and honors, including twelve Grammys, NEA Jazz Masters, Kennedy Center Living Jazz Legend award, and a National Medal of the Arts in 2005.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- case
- date made
- 1950s
- maker
- Selmer
- place made
- France: Île-de-France, Paris
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- leather (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- fabric (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3 5/8 in x 13 13/16 in x 7 in; 9.2075 cm x 35.08375 cm x 17.78 cm
- ID Number
- 2005.0086.01.01
- catalog number
- 2005.0086.01.01
- accession number
- 2005.0086
- Credit Line
- Gift of Paquito D'Rivera
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Clarinets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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