Derby Mute: Museum Object and Cultural History
Derby Mute: manufacturing date: 1927-1945. Object Name: mute. Physical Description: cardboard (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
This mute was made by an unknown maker in the United States, between 1927-1945. It is derby mute made of stone-lined cardboard with a white bowl and red brim. This mute is associated with the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra.
Materials, dates and provenance
- manufacturing date: 1927-1945
- Object Name: mute
- Physical Description: cardboard (overall material)
- Physical Description: stone (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 3 7/8 in x 9 3/8 in x 10 1/2 in; 9.8425 cm x 23.8125 cm x 26.67 cm
- place made: United States
- ID Number: 1992.3195.05
- catalog number: 1992.3195.05
- nonaccession number: 1992.3195
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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