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Physical Description:
boxwood (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 14 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 36.195 cm x 5.715 cm
upper joint: 8 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 20.6375 cm x 3.81 cm
lower joint: 6 in x 1 1/2 in; 15.24 cm x 3.81 cm
bell: 3 1/16 in x 2 5/8 in; 7.77875 cm x 6.6675 cm
Object Name:
clarinet
Place made:
Europe
Date made:
1827-1833
Description:
This clarinet was made by an unknown maker in Europe around 1827 to 1833. It is a 6-keyed clarinet in F, made of boxwood with ivory ferrules and square brass keys.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert M. Caver
ID Number:
MI.76.21
Accession number:
323574
Catalog number:
76.21
See more items in:
Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Clarinets
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-41f7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_606355