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User; performing artist:
Toscanini, Arturo  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
glass (case top material)
Measurements:
baton 1: 18 3/4 in; 47.625 cm
baton 2: 20 in; 50.8 cm
baton 3: 22 1/4 in; 56.515 cm
baton 4: 18 7/8 in; 47.9425 cm
baton 5: 17 1/4 in; 43.815 cm
Object Name:
batons (5) w/ case
batons, framed
Date made:
ca 1939
ca 1940
Description (Brief):
Internationally renowned conductor Arturo Toscanini (1867–1957) fled fascist Italy for the United States in 1937. That year, the National Broadcasting Company created a symphony orchestra for him to lead. The orchestra was featured on weekly radio broadcasts and popular sound recordings.
Location:
Currently not on view
General subject association:
Music  Search this
Subject:
Radio broadcasts  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Natalia A. Bolognini
ID Number:
1979.0192.01
Accession number:
1979.0192
Catalog number:
1979.0192.01
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
1939 exhibit
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-7852-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_670115