Saxhorn
- Object Name:
- Saxhorn
- Object ID:
- 1951.002 1/2
- Creator:
- Wright, Elbridge G. (1811-1871)
- Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- circa 1860
- Description:
- Cornet (Saxhorn), B-flat. Civil War. Brass. Circular silver nameplate on bell: "MADE BY / E.G. Wright / BOSTON." Three keys with rotary valves. Scroll-shaped brace.
- Material:
- Metal
Brass
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-6 L-23.5 Dia-4.6 inches
- Provenance:
- Cornet belonged to John Batchelder Bailey (1840-1915), 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 9th Army Corps, New Hampshire. The donor was the widow of John B. Bailey's son, John L. Bailey.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Orie M. Bailey
- Subjects:
- Civil War, Music, Bands, Brass instruments, Brass bands, Cornets
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