Milhouse 2-keyed Oboe
Milhouse 2-keyed Oboe
- Description
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This oboe was made by William Milhouse in London, England, around 1803-1808. It is a 2-keyed oboe made of boxwood with silver keys. The oboe is stamped:
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W. MILHOUSE
LONDON
337 OXFORD ST. - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- oboe
- date made
- 1803-1808
- maker
- Milhouse, William
- place made
- United Kingdom: England, London
- Physical Description
- boxwood (overall material)
- silver (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 22 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in; 57.15 cm x 6.0325 cm
- ID Number
- MI.74.08
- accession number
- 312075
- catalog number
- 74.08
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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