Cornet Case: Museum Object and Cultural History
Cornet Case: date made: 1872-1878. Object Name: case with accessories. Physical Description: wood (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
This cornet case was made by an unknown maker, provenance unknown, 1872-1878. It is a custom-made cornet case of wood, painted black, with metal fittings, and red fabric and paper interior. Accessioned with cornet (1985.0017.01).
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1872-1878
- Object Name: case with accessories
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Physical Description: paint (overall material)
- Physical Description: metal (overall material)
- Physical Description: fabric (overall material)
- Physical Description: paper (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 8 1/8 in x 14 5/8 in x 6 1/2 in; 20.6375 cm x 37.1475 cm x 16.51 cm
- ID Number: 1985.0017.01.01
- catalog number: 1985.0017.01.01
- accession number: 1985.0017
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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