Alto Shawm

Possibly by Francis W. Galpin British

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Alto Shawm
Maker: Possibly by Francis W. Galpin (British, Dorchester 1858–1945 Richmond)
Date: 19th century
Medium: Wood, brass
Dimensions: Length 912 mm, Length of body with pirouette 562 mm, Length of foot 380 mm, Length of pirouette 123 mm, Length of fontanelle 100 mm.
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.1799
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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