Clarinet
- Object Name:
- Clarinet
- Object ID:
- 1977.004
- Creator:
- Graves & Company
Instrument Make - Place of Origin:
- Winchester, NH
- Date:
- 1833-1850
- Description:
- Clarinet, B-flat. Boxwood, three sections, stamped "GRAVES & Co. / WINCHESTER / N.H." on each section, "B" below stamp on lower section, eagle above stamping on upper and lower sections. 12 brass keys, 5 ivory ferrules, including one on rim of bell. Cap for mouthpiece. In leather-covered wooden case that is decorated with round-head brass tacks and lined with green wool.
- Material:
- Wood
Metal
Ivory
Brass
Leather
Wool - Dimensions:
- L-25.6 Dia-3.1 inches
- Provenance:
- Part of a collection of musical instruments assembled by the donor's husband, William F. Koch (1892-1970) of Haverhill, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Lillie M. Koch
- Subjects:
- Musical instrument industry, Musical instruments
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