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Conn Cornet Mouthpiece

Conn Cornet Mouthpiece

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Description

This mouthpiece was made by C.G. Conn in Elkhart, Indiana, around 1900-1925. It is a "Booster" model cornet mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is stamped:

BOOSTER
CONN

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
mouthpiece
date made
1900-1925
maker
C. G. Conn
place made
United States: Indiana, Elkhart
Physical Description
brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 7/16 in x 1 1/16 in; 6.19125 cm x 2.69875 cm
ID Number
MI.70.12
catalog number
70.12
accession number
287589
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Erickson
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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