Trumpet

Designer Davis Shuman American

ca. 1950

Not on view

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Title: Trumpet
Designer: Davis Shuman (American, 1912–1966)
Date: ca. 1950
Culture: American
Medium: Brass, nickel-silver
Dimensions: Length (with moutnpiece): 21.25 in.
Width: 5.5 in.
Depth: 5 in.
Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-trumpet / trombone
Credit Line: Gift of The Shuman Family, 2021
Object Number: 2021.346.3a–c
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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