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
late 20th century
Medium
leather, metal, plastic and polyester
Dimensions
H x W x D: 26 9/16 × 16 1/8 × 5 7/8 in. (67.5 × 41 × 15 cm)
Description
A fabric covered case for the B-flat Holton trumpet used at Florida A&M. The burgundy colored leather and synthetic fabric case features one top and one side handle, gold color hinges and floor raisers, and the blank ink hand inscription, 86914, on three sides. It is closed by three snap mechanisms, two of which take a small key. The inside of the case is lined in a black velvet like synthetic material, and features molded contouring for the safe enclosure of its instrument.
Place used
Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Musical Instruments
Type
brass instruments
musical instruments
trumpets
Topic
Band (Music)
Education
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Marching bands (Music)
Music
Musicians
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
2019.94.1.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4ac6259-c6f6-40dc-af32-dd1af3f823e1

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