Allen Soprano Saxhorn: Museum Object and Cultural History
Allen Soprano Saxhorn: date made: 1853-1856. maker: Allen, J. Lathrop. maker: Allen, J. Lathrop.
The object in the museum catalogue
This saxhorn was made by J. Lathrop Allen in Boston, Massachusetts, around 1853-1856. It is an E-flat saxhorn made of German silver, with 4 Allen-type valves. Embossed on a metal shield:
MANUFACTURED BY J. LATHROP ALLEN No. 17 HARVARD PLACE BOSTON
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1853-1856
- maker: Allen, J. Lathrop
- maker: Allen, J. Lathrop
- Object Name: saxhorn
- Physical Description: German silver (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 4 1/2 in x 11 3/4 in x 13 7/8 in; 11.43 cm x 29.845 cm x 35.2425 cm
- place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
- ID Number: 1982.0766.01
- accession number: 1982.0766
- catalog number: 1982.0766.01
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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