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Cornet, E-flat
Cornet, E-flat
Cornet, E-flat

Cornet, E-flat

Date1870 ca.
Place MadeBoston, Massachusetts, United States, North America
Serial No.none
SignedEngraved on bell: Made / by the / BOSTON / Musical Instrument / Manuf'y
MarkingsStamped on valve casings, cap rings, and key levers, respectively: 10 11 12
DescriptionThe Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory was formed in 1869 by merging E. G. Wright & Co. and Samuel Graves & Co.

Brass. Three, side-action rotary valves with string linkages.
DimensionsHeight (without shank or mouthpiece): 295 mm
Height (with shank and mouthpiece): 355 mm
Bell diameter: 114 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02742
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