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French Horn

mid-19th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: French Horn
  • Maker: F. van Cauwelaert (Belgian)
  • Date: mid-19th century
  • Geography: Brussels, Belgium
  • Culture: Belgium
  • Medium: Brass
  • Dimensions: Overall: 27.3 x 24 cm (10 3/4 x 9 7/16 in.)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Alfred Marrow, 1974
  • Object Number: 1974.230.1
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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