Alphorn
Alphorn
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- Description (Brief)
- This horn was made by an unknown maker in Switzerland, 19th century. It is an alhorn, made of coiled wood.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Horn
- date made
- 19th century
- place made
- Switzerland
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 4 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in x 61 1/4 in; 10.795 cm x 10.795 cm x 155.575 cm
- ID Number
- MI.65.0731
- catalog number
- 65.0731
- accession number
- 1991.0406
- Credit Line
- Gift of The University Museum, University of Pennsylvania (through Dr. Robert H. Dyson)
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- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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