Cornet Case

Object Details

Description

This cornet case was made by J. Howard Foote Company in the United States, 1880-1895. It is made of wood, covered with black-stained leather, with metal fittings, and black plush interior. Accessioned with Courtois cornet (1981.0538.01). The interior of the case bears the marks:

J. HOWARD FOOTE
NEW YORK
AND CHICAGO

J. Howard Foote, musical instrument dealer in New York and Chicago, was the sole Courtois importer in the United States in the 1880s and 1890s.

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
J. Howard Foote
date made
1880-1895
Credit Line
Gift of Frances J. Berggren and Judith K. Miller
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
leather (overall material)
metal (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 3/4 in x 13 3/4 in x 11 1/8 in; 14.605 cm x 34.925 cm x 28.2575 cm
Object Name
case
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