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Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

first half 20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
  • Date: first half 20th century
  • Geography: France; United States
  • Culture: French, American or European
  • Medium: Black ebonite, nickel-silver
  • Dimensions: L.: 8.8 cm (3-1/4 in.) Window: .85 x 1.2 x 3.3 cm (3/8 x 1/2 x 1-1/4 in)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Accessories
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Robert Alonzo Lehman Bequest, 2002
  • Object Number: 2002.598
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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