Crumhorn: Museum Object and Cultural History
Crumhorn: date made: 1895 - 1905. Object Name: crumhorn. Physical Description: boxwood (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
This crumhorn was made by an unknown maker in England, around 1895-1905. It is made of boxwood covered with leather, except for the cap which is stained. There are 7 fingerholes, the seventh is duplicated for either hand. It is a crudely made reproduction instrument which is not an authentic replica.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1895 - 1905
- Object Name: crumhorn
- Physical Description: boxwood (overall material)
- Physical Description: leather (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 23 1/2 in x 8 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 59.69 cm x 20.6375 cm x 3.81 cm
- place made: United Kingdom: England
- ID Number: MI.216389
- accession number: 40023
- catalog number: 216389
- Credit Line: Gift of Rev. F. W. Galpin
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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