The saxophone was invented by Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax and was first patented in June 1848. This French Selmer saxophone was made in 1932 and used by Hymie Shertzer, a saxophonist in well-known jazz ensembles such as the Benny Goodman and the Tommy Dorsey Bands.
Selmer Alto Saxophone, used by Hymie Shertzer
- Description
This saxophone was made by Henri Selmer Co. in Paris, France, in 1932. It is an alto saxophone, serial #17200, made of brass. The saxophone is engraved:
DEPOSE
HENRI
SELMER
PARIS
H. Selmer
4 Place Dancourt
PARIS
No. 17200
SOLE AGENTS
U.S. & CAN.
[Selmer logo]
REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
MADE IN FRANCEUsed by Herman "Hymie" Shertzer in the Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey Bands, as well as other jazz ensembles.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- Selmer, Henri
- date made
- 1932
- Credit Line
- Gift of Adeline K. Shertzer
- Physical Description
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- saxophone: 22 1/4 in x 8 1/2 in x 5 in; 56.515 cm x 21.59 cm x 12.7 cm
- neck: 7 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in; 17.78 cm x 3.81 cm x 4.445 cm
- Object Name
- saxophone
