Skip to main content

Link to Smithsonian homepage

Smithsonian Music

Main menu

  • Calendar
  • Listen
  • Learn
    • Ask Smithsonian
    • Collections Spotlights
    • Music Stories
  • Watch
  • Blog

Harmon Wow Wow Trumpet Mute

Object Details

Description
This mute was made by G. Leblanc Corporation in Kenosha, Wisconsin, undetermined date. It is a Harmon Wow Wow trumpet mute made of aluminum with a cork covered end. Used by jazz musician, William Alonzo “Cat” Anderson.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
manufacturer
G. Leblanc Corporation
Credit Line
Gift of Dorothy Anderson
Physical Description
aluminum (overall material)
cork (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 4 13/16 in x 4 in; 12.22375 cm x 10.16 cm
Object Name
mute
There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .
International media Interoperability Framework
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.
View manifest View in Mirador Viewer

Link to Smithsonian homepage

  • About
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
Back to Top