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Keyed bugle in E-flat
Elbridge G. Wright (American, 1811–1871)
about 1850
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Copper, nickel silver
Dimensions
Length 33.3 cm (13 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
William Lindsey Fund, by exchange
Accession Number1989.334
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionSopranino in E-flat. Copper body with nickel silver trim and keys. Ten cup- shaped keys mounted in saddles. Mouthpiece and tuning shank missing.
InscriptionsEngraved on bell: E. G. Wright, / Maker, / Boston.
Provenance1989, sold by Brass Buff Antiques, Newton, Massachusetts, to Marlowe Sigal, Newton Centre, Massachusetts, at the request of the MFA; 1989, sold by Sigal to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 29, 1989)