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Cowboy Songs As Sung By John White

Depicted (sitter):
White, John I.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
song book
Publishing date:
1930s
Subject:
Country (music)  Search this
Radio  Search this
ID Number:
2013.0234.01
Accession number:
2013.0234
Catalog number:
2013.0234.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-9254-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_1450587
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Kies Basset Horn

Maker:
Kies, W.  Search this
Physical Description:
boxwood (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 36 in x 4 3/4 in x 5 1/2 in x 1 in; 91.44 cm x 12.065 cm x 13.97 cm x 2.54 cm
barrel: 2 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 6.35 cm x 3.175 cm x 4.445 cm
joint: 4 1/4 in x 1 3/8 in; 10.795 cm x 3.4925 cm
joint: 10 3/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 26.3525 cm x 4.445 cm
joint: 6 1/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 15.875 cm x 4.1275 cm
joint: 6 1/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 15.5575 cm x 4.7625 cm
joint: 6 1/2 in x 1 7/8 in; 16.51 cm x 4.7625 cm
bell: 5 9/16 in x 4 7/8 in; 14.12875 cm x 12.3825 cm
Object Name:
basset horn
Place made:
Austria: Vienna state, Vienna
Date made:
1818 - 1822
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095295
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95295
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Clarinets
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7d98-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1119376
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Stengel 10-Keyed Alto Clarinet

Maker:
Stengal, Johann Samuel  Search this
Physical Description:
ebony (mouth piece material)
boxwood (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 32 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in; 82.55 cm x 9.525 cm
barrel: 3 3/4 in x 1 7/16 in x 1 5/8 in; 9.525 cm x 3.65125 cm x 4.1275 cm
upper joint: 12 1/4 in x 2 in; 31.115 cm x 5.08 cm
middle joint: 6 3/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 16.1925 cm x 4.7625 cm
lower joint: 14 3/16 in x 2 1/4 in; 36.03625 cm x 5.715 cm
bell: 5 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in; 13.97 cm x 9.525 cm
Object Name:
clarinet
Place made:
Germany: Bavaria, Bayreuth
Date made:
1810 - 1825
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095296
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95296
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Clarinets
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-afe1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1119392
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Grassi 2-Keyed Oboe

Maker:
Grassi  Search this
Physical Description:
boxwood (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 54.5 cm; 21 7/16 in
reed: 2 3/4 in x 3/8 in; 6.985 cm x .9525 cm
upper joint 1: 8 9/16 in x 1 in; 21.74875 cm x 2.54 cm
upper joint 2: 9 1/8 in x 1 in; 23.1775 cm x 2.54 cm
lower joint 3: 9 9/16 in x 1 in; 24.28875 cm x 2.54 cm
lower joint/bell: 13 3/4 in x 2 13/16 in; 34.925 cm x 7.14375 cm
Object Name:
oboe
Place made:
Italy: Lombardy, Milan
Date made:
1775 - 1799
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095298
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95298
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-4404-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1119439
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Bass Tuba

Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 47 1/8 in x 14 3/4 in x 11 1/8 in; 119.6975 cm x 37.465 cm x 28.2575 cm
Object Name:
tuba
Place made:
Europe
Date made:
1835 - 1865
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095276
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95276
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-f3bd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1160844
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Buisine

Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 51 1/4 in x 3 7/8 in; 130.175 cm x 9.8425 cm
Object Name:
buisine
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095294
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95294
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-f9ba-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1160893
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Grenser 1-Keyed Flute

Maker:
Grenser, Heinrich  Search this
Physical Description:
boxwood (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
silver (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 59.5 cm; 23 7/16 in
in tray: 29 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in x 2 1/8 in; 74.295 cm x 10.795 cm x 5.3975 cm
Object Name:
flute
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Dresden
Date made:
1780 - 1799
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095297
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95297
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Flutes
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-e33b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1160993

Pochette

Physical Description:
spruce (overall material)
gourd (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 3/8 in x 17 3/8 in x 3 9/16 in; 8.5725 cm x 44.1325 cm x 9.04875 cm
Object Name:
pochette
Date made:
late 18th century
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095293
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95293
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-49a2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_605600
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Pochette

Physical Description:
spruce (overall material)
maple (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 3/4 in x 20 3/8 in x 3 1/4 in; 6.985 cm x 51.7525 cm x 8.255 cm
Object Name:
pochette
Date made:
19th century
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095292
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95292
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d080-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_605601
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Buhner & Keller 9-keyed Bassoon

Physical Description:
maple (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 126.5 cm; 49 13/16 in
bell: 12 3/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 32.385 cm x 5.715 cm
long joint: 23 3/4 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 60.325 cm x 6.0325 cm x 3.81 cm
wing joint: 19 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 49.8475 cm x 4.445 cm x 6.985 cm
boot: 17 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 5/8 in; 43.18 cm x 6.985 cm x 6.6675 cm
Object Name:
bassoon
Place made:
France: Grand Est, Strasbourg
Date made:
ca 1730 - 1737
ID Number:
MI.095278
Catalog number:
95278
Accession number:
26256
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-31a8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_605805
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16-keyed Sarrusophone

Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 62 in x 11 1/2 in x 10 3/8 in; 157.48 cm x 29.21 cm x 26.3525 cm
Object Name:
sarrusophone
Date made:
mid 19th century
ID Number:
MI.095277
Catalog number:
95277
Accession number:
26256
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-31b7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_605810
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Rhythmicon

Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 38 1/8 in x 19 1/4 in x 24 1/2 in; 96.8375 cm x 48.895 cm x 62.23 cm
Object Name:
rhythmicon
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Date made:
ca 1931
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Schillinger
ID Number:
MI.66.502
Catalog number:
66.502
Accession number:
265671
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Electronic Musical Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4334-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_606700
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San Antonio Shout; Tin Roof Blues

Recording artist:
New Orleans Rhythm Kings  Search this
Manufacturer:
Brunswick  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Recording date:
1934
Release date:
1949
Related Publication:
Rust, Brian. Jazz Records 1897-1942, Vol. 2
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
ID Number:
1978.0670.065
Accession number:
1978.0670
Maker number:
80118
Catalog number:
1978.0670.065
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-bb32-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_663270
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When I Grow Too Old to Dream; Arsenic and Old Face

Recording artist:
Jerry Jerome and His Cats and Jammers  Search this
Manufacturer:
Asch  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Recording date:
1944
Related Publication:
Jazz Records 1942-1968, Vol. 4c: J - Ki
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
ID Number:
1978.0670.004
Accession number:
1978.0670
Maker number:
501
Catalog number:
1978.0670.004
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-e753-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_666568
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Nicky puppet from Avenue Q

Maker:
Lyon, Rick  Search this
Physical Description:
fabric (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 28 in x 18 in x 9 in; 71.12 cm x 45.72 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
puppet
Place made:
United States: New Jersey
Date made:
around 2003
Subject:
Theater  Search this
Theater, Puppetry  Search this
Puppetry  Search this
Musical Theater  Search this
Credit Line:
Rick Lyon
ID Number:
2019.0094.01
Accession number:
2019.0094
Catalog number:
2019.0094.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-f0f6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1924496
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Rod puppet from Avenue Q

Maker:
Lyon, Rick  Search this
Physical Description:
fabric (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 28 in x 16 in x 9 1/2 in; 71.12 cm x 40.64 cm x 24.13 cm
Object Name:
puppet
Place made:
United States: New Jersey
Date made:
around 2003
Subject:
Theater  Search this
Theater, Puppetry  Search this
Puppetry  Search this
Musical Theater  Search this
Credit Line:
Rick Lyon
ID Number:
2019.0094.02
Accession number:
2019.0094
Catalog number:
2019.0094.02
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-f1d5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1924498

Kate Monster puppet from Avenue Q

Maker:
Lyon, Rick  Search this
Physical Description:
fabric (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 22 in x 11 in x 9 in; 55.88 cm x 27.94 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
puppet
Place made:
United States: New Jersey
Date made:
around 2003
Subject:
Theater  Search this
Theater, Puppetry  Search this
Puppetry  Search this
Musical Theater  Search this
Credit Line:
Rick Lyon
ID Number:
2019.0094.03
Accession number:
2019.0094
Catalog number:
2019.0094.03
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-f1d6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1924500

Trumpet Marine (composite)

Physical Description:
spruce (overall material)
fruitwood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 8 in x 7 in x 52 1/2 in; 20.32 cm x 17.78 cm x 133.35 cm
Object Name:
trumpet marine (composite instrument)
Date made:
19th century
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095280
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95280
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-38a7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_605619
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Trumpet Marine (composite)

Physical Description:
spruce (overall material)
hardwood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 1/8 in x 9 3/4 in x 63 1/2 in; 15.5575 cm x 24.765 cm x 161.29 cm
Object Name:
Trumpet Marine (composite instrument)
trumpet marine (composite instrument)
Date made:
19th century
Related Publication:
Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
ID Number:
MI.095281
Accession number:
26256
Catalog number:
95281
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-c1c7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_605620
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Burgundy Street Blues; A Closer Walk With Thee

Recording artist:
Lewis, George  Search this
Manufacturer:
American Music  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: Missouri, Canton
Recording date:
1944
Related Publication:
Jazz Records 1942-1969, Vol. 4d: Kl - L
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
ID Number:
1978.0670.002
Accession number:
1978.0670
Maker number:
531
Catalog number:
1978.0670.002
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-e73e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_666638
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