Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Trumpet
Object Number:
INV.211
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Metal, fiber, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 1/2 x 8 3/8 in. ( 52.1 x 21.3 cm )
Description:
Metal (brass?) trumpet with gold finish; four rounded collars, one at base of mouthpiece and three on tube; multi-colored cord with two large tassels threaded through rings; flared bell.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
