Clarinet Case, used by Benny Goodman
Clarinet Case, used by Benny Goodman
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- Description
- This clarinet case was made by an unknown maker, provenance unknown, 1960s. It is an attaché style double clarinet case, made of wood, covered with black-stained leather, coated paper sewn-on trim, metal fittings, molded plastic handle, and blue plush interior. There is an engraved metal plate under the handle “Benny Goodman.” Accessioned with Buffet-Crampon clarinet used by Benny Goodman (1990.0058.01).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- case
- date made
- 1960s
- user
- Goodman, Benny
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- leather (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- fabric (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 4 in x 18 1/8 in x 13 in; 10.16 cm x 46.0375 cm x 33.02 cm
- ID Number
- 1990.0058.02
- accession number
- 1990.0058
- catalog number
- 1990.0058.02
- Credit Line
- Gift of Rachel Goodman Edelson and Benjie Goodman Lasseau
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Clarinets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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