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Tenor trombone
Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory (American, active 1869–1919)
about 1890
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Brass
Dimensions
Length 113 cm (44 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Foster Charitable Fund
Accession Number1996.116
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionCylindro-conoidal bore. Made in four parts: inner slide branch, slide, bell branch, and adjustable tuning shank (with knurled screw) between bell and slide. Nickel silver stockings at ends of inner slide. Mouthpiece missing.
InscriptionsEngraved on bell: Made / by the / Boston / Musical Instrument / Manufy: / 10988
Provenance1996, sold by Mel Rosenberg, Brass Buff Antiques, Newton, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 26, 1996)