Conn Cornet Case
Conn Cornet Case
- Description
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This cornet case was made by Conn in Elkhart, Indiana, 1950-1960. It is made of wood and fiberboard, covered with gray vinyl, black coated fiberboard trim and handle, metal fittings, and plush plush interior. There are metal “Conn” badges on the top of the case and on the top interior.
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Accessioned with Conn cornet (1990.0290.02). This 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
- 1950-1960
- maker
- C. G. Conn
- place made
- United States: Indiana, Elkhart
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- fiberboard (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- fabric (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 7 1/8 in x 18 3/4 in x 12 1/4 in; 18.0975 cm x 47.625 cm x 31.115 cm
- ID Number
- 1990.0290.02.01
- catalog number
- 1990.0290.02.01
- accession number
- 1990.0290
- Credit Line
- Gift of James Robert Messick and Frederick M. Messick
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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