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Costume worn by Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton: An American Musical on Broadway

Referenced:
Hamilton, Alexander  Search this
User:
Miranda, Lin-Manuel  Search this
Maker:
Tazewell, Paul  Search this
Physical Description:
silk (overall material)
Measurements:
overall (mounted): 62 in x 24 in x 18 in; 157.48 cm x 60.96 cm x 45.72 cm
Object Name:
costume
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
2015
Credit Line:
Gift of Adventureland, LLC
ID Number:
2017.0286.01
Accession number:
2017.0286
Catalog number:
2017.0286.01
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Exhibition:
Entertainment Nation
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Jacket worn by Wilson Jermaine Heredia as Angel in Rent

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
adhesive (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 88 cm x 46 cm; 34 5/8 in x 18 1/8 in
overall, mounted: 31 in x 26 1/2 in x 12 in; 78.74 cm x 67.31 cm x 30.48 cm
Object Name:
jacket
Associated Place:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1996
Subject:
Musical Theater  Search this
LGBTQ  Search this
HIV-AIDS  Search this
Theater  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Discover Financial Services Card
ID Number:
1998.0048.12
Accession number:
1998.0048
Catalog number:
1998.0048.12
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-4441-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_739089
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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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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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Trilby Hat worn by Jazz Musician Ray Brown

User:
Brown, Ray  Search this
Maker:
Bollman Hat Company  Search this
Physical Description:
felt (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
leather (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in; 13.97 cm x 26.67 cm x 29.21 cm
Object Name:
hat
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Adamstown
ID Number:
2015.0273.01
Accession number:
2015.0273
Catalog number:
2015.0273.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7888-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1829668

Wallet used by Jazz Musician Ray Brown

User:
Brown, Ray  Search this
Physical Description:
leather (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 4 in x 7 in x 1/2 in; 10.16 cm x 17.78 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
wallet
ID Number:
2015.0273.02
Accession number:
2015.0273
Catalog number:
2015.0273.02
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7889-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1829702

Order of the White Plume

Performing artist; awardee:
Berlin, Irving  Search this
Presenter:
Decker, Robert L.  Search this
Distributor:
U.S. Army  Search this
Maker:
U.S. Army  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 15 in x 29 in x 1 in; 38.1 cm x 73.66 cm x 2.54 cm
award: 1 1/16 in x 29 in x 15 in; 2.69875 cm x 73.66 cm x 38.1 cm
medal: 5/16 in x 2 in x 2 7/16 in; .79375 cm x 5.08 cm x 6.19125 cm
Object Name:
award
Place made:
United States: Virginia, Fort Belvoir
Date made:
2002-10-30
Subject:
Musicians  Search this
Musical Theater  Search this
Army  Search this
Motion Pictures  Search this
Related event:
World War I  Search this
World War II  Search this
Credit Line:
Linda L. Emmet and Elizabeth I. Peters for the Berlin Family in memory of Irving Berlin
ID Number:
2002.0400.01
Accession number:
2002.0400
Catalog number:
2002.0400.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-4656-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1193154
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Stompin' At the Savoy; Don't Be That Way

Recording artist:
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra  Search this
Manufacturer:
RCA Victor  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Camden
Release date:
1944
Recording date:
1936
1938
Related Publication:
Discography of American Historical Recordings
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert J. Walter
ID Number:
1981.0566.190
Accession number:
1981.0566
Maker number:
20-1549
P146
Catalog number:
1981.0566.190
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Jazz
Sound Recordings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-904e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_668436
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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
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-9254-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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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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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