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Oboe

ca. 1770–90
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Oboe
  • Maker: Thomas Collier (British, London active 1753–1791 London)
  • Date: ca. 1770–90
  • Geography: London, England, United Kingdom
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Wood, metal
  • Dimensions: L.: 56.6 cm (22-3/8 in.)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
  • Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments and Gift of University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, by exchange, 1981
  • Object Number: 1981.216
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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