Data Source

National Museum of American History

Description (Brief)

Made by Selmer. Paris, France. 1965.

Mark VI model, Serial #125571. Accessioned with case and accessories. Previously owned and used by John Coltrane.

Location

Currently not on view

user

Coltrane, John

maker

Selmer, Henri

date made

1965

Credit Line

Gift of Jowcol Music LLC

Physical Description

brass, organic material, felt, leather; cork (overall material)

brass (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 34 in x 6 in x 6 in; 86.36 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm

saxophone: 29 3/4 in x 10 3/4 in x 6 in; 75.565 cm x 27.305 cm x 15.24 cm

neck: 8 1/4 in x 3 5/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 20.955 cm x 9.2075 cm x 4.1275 cm

mouthpiece: 4 1/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 10.4775 cm x 2.8575 cm

Object Name

saxophone

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Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments

Music & Musical Instruments

ID Number

2014.0048.01

accession number

2014.0048

catalog number

2014.0048.01

serial number

125571

patent number

2710558

2846917

place made

France: Île-de-France, Paris