Natural Horn
Natural Horn
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- Description (Brief)
- This horn was made by an unknown maker in Europe, 19th century. It is a natural horn in D, made of brass. This instrument was acquired in Denmark. There is a cast medallion with a shield and crown on the bell. According to the accession paperwork, this instrument may have been used as a hunting horn.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- horn
- date made
- 19th century
- place made
- Europe
- Physical Description
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 3/4 in x 30 in x 21 3/4 in; 27.305 cm x 76.2 cm x 55.245 cm
- ID Number
- MI.65.0711
- accession number
- 261081
- catalog number
- 65.0711
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- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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