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Bassoon

1830–32
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bassoon
  • Maker: Carl August Schaufler (German, Stuttgart 1792–1877 Stuttgart)
  • Date: 1830–32
  • Geography: Stuttgart, Germany
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Maple, brass
  • Dimensions: Overall: 130 cm (51 3/16 in.)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Robert Alonzo Lehman Bequest, 2007
  • Object Number: 2007.80a–f
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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