Natural Horn: Museum Object and Cultural History
Natural Horn: date made: 19th century. Object Name: horn. Physical Description: brass (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
This horn was made by an unknown maker in Europe, 19th century. It is a natural horn in D, made of brass. This instrument was acquired in Denmark. There is a cast medallion with a shield and crown on the bell. According to the accession paperwork, this instrument may have been used as a hunting horn.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 19th century
- Object Name: horn
- Physical Description: brass (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 10 3/4 in x 30 in x 21 3/4 in; 27.305 cm x 76.2 cm x 55.245 cm
- place made: Europe
- ID Number: MI.65.0711
- accession number: 261081
- catalog number: 65.0711
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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