Manufactured by
TKL Products Corp., American, founded 1984
Used by
Cosey, Pete, American, 1943 - 2012
Date
after 1984
Medium
wood and imitation leather with synthetic fiber and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (closed): 45 7/8 × 19 1/2 × 6 3/8 in. (116.5 × 49.5 × 16.2 cm)
H x W x D (open): 45 7/8 × 22 1/4 × 24 7/16 in. (116.5 × 56.5 × 62 cm)
Description
Hardshell guitar case made by TKL Products. Exterior is black synthetic leather over wood; interior is lined with synthetic fur. Interior lining of lide has impression of guitar strings. Neck support in case has brown patch with TKL logo and [MADE IN CANADA] stamped into it. Case has four gold-tone drawbolt closure latches and black handle along side that opens. Case lid has mark in gold that appears as a stylized E, W, or M.
Place made
Canada, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Musical Instruments
Type
cases (containers)
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Music
Musicians
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Karumah, Dunni, Ishmak, Aribania and Mariama Cosey in memory of Baba Pete Cosey
Object number
2021.105.2.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd530c643bf-88d8-4fc3-b3ab-5ef5c46929eb

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