[Man with Over-the-Shoulder Saxhorn]

1850s–80s

Not on view

Over-the-shoulder saxhorns were largely an American phenomenon and were prevalent from the 1850s into the 1880s. They were particularly popular with Civil War bands. These horns were produced as a complete family of instruments, ranging from soprano “cornet” models to the bass or contrabass size like the one depicted here.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: [Man with Over-the-Shoulder Saxhorn]
Artist: Unknown (American)
Date: 1850s–80s
Medium: Ambrotype with applied color
Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.3 cm (3 7/16 x 2 1/2 in. ) visible
Classification: Photographs
Credit Line: Gift of David Belcher, 1962
Object Number: 62.665
Curatorial Department: Photographs

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