On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Manufactured by
Holton (Leblanc), American, 1898 - 2008
Subject of
Florida A&M University, American, founded 1887
Owned by
Foster, William Patrick, American, 1919 - 2010
Date
1948-1962
Medium
brass (alloy), metal and mother of pearl
Dimensions
H x W x D: 23 1/16 × 5 7/8 × 4 15/16 in. (58.5 × 15 × 12.6 cm)
Description
A Holton B-flat trumpet used by the Florida A&M University Marching Band. Lacquered in worn yellow brass, the trumpet features three piston valves with mother-of-pearl finger buttons. The mouthpiece and one finger button is missing, and a green material rests between the finger buttons and the valve holes. A red label is tape-adhered to the higher end of the bell: [PROPERTY OF / FLORIDA / A&M UNIVERSITY / F – 12245]. Each valve is numbered by a small manufacturer’s engraving; valve 2 is manufacturer engraved with serial number 867749. The Holton company logo engraving is featured midway on the bell, forming a circle, which reads: [HOLTON / U.S.A.]. The letters [MF] are engraved on the proper left side of the trumpet. There is a light blue polishing cloth in one corner of the case.
Place used
Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Musical Instruments
Type
brass instruments
musical instruments
trumpets
Topic
Education
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Marching bands (Music)
Music
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Anthony Foster in memory of William P. Foster
Object number
2019.94.1.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
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