Oboe

Franz Lauter German

ca. 1855–60

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Title: Oboe
Artist: Franz Lauter (German, Munster active ca. 1845–1885 New York)
Date: ca. 1855–60
Geography: Düsseldorf?, Germany
Culture: German
Medium: Wood, brass, ivory, horn, metal
Dimensions: L. 55.1 cm (21-11/16 in.); Bell Diam. 5.3 cm (2-1/16 in.)
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Nora Post, 1991
Object Number: 1991.100
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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