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Descant Cornetto

Object Details

Description
This cornetto was made by Neunhoffer in Basel, Switzerland, about 1964-1966. It is a reproduction instrument made of cherry wood covered with leather, with 6 finger holes and 1 thumb hole. With a cup-shaped mouthpiece.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Neunhoffer
date made
1964-1966
Physical Description
cherry wood (overall material)
leather (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 62.3 cm; x 24 1/2 in
overall: 25 1/8 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 3/8 in; 63.8175 cm x 6.985 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name
cornetto
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