Courtois Orchestral Horn: Museum Object and Cultural History
Courtois Orchestral Horn: date made: 1833-1837. maker: Courtois, Antoine. Object Name: horn.
The object in the museum catalogue
This horn was made by Courtois in Paris, France, around 1833-1837. It is an orchestral horn, made of brass with an interior painted bell. Accessioned witha period case and crooks. The instrument is inscribed on the bell garland:
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1833-1837
- maker: Courtois, Antoine
- Object Name: horn
- Physical Description: brass (overall material)
- Measurements: horn: 23 in x 14 1/2 in x 11 1/4 in; 58.42 cm x 36.83 cm x 28.575 cm
- place made: France: Île-de-France, Paris
- ID Number: MI.75.45
- accession number: 316461
- catalog number: 75.45
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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