B-Flat Cornet
B-Flat Cornet
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- Description
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This cornet was made by an unknown maker in the United States or France, around 1900 to 1925. It is a B-flat cornet made of brass and has 3 piston valves.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- cornet
- date made
- 1900-1925
- Physical Description
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 12 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in x 7 in; 31.75 cm x 12.065 cm x 17.78 cm
- cornet: 12 1/4 in x 4 3/4 in x 7 1/4 in; 31.115 cm x 12.065 cm x 18.415 cm
- slide: 5 in x 3 in x 15/16 in; 12.7 cm x 7.62 cm x 2.38125 cm
- ID Number
- MI.72.18
- catalog number
- 72.18
- accession number
- 297966
- Credit Line
- Gift of Robert Erickson
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Cornets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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