Antique Frank Holton & Co. Brass Trumpet. Made in Chicago, Illinois.

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

Antique Frank Holton & Co. brass trumpet: 2023.1.254.

Antique Frank Holton & Co. brass trumpet: 2023.1.254.

Name/Title

Antique Frank Holton & Co. Brass Trumpet. Made in Chicago, Illinois.

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.254

Description

An antique brass trumpet manufactured by Frank Holton & Co. in Chicago, Illinois. It is silver and richly decorated with the company's inscription near the bell.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Frank Holton & Co.

Time Period

Late 19th century, Early 20th century

Place

* Untyped Place

Chicago, Illinois

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Near the bell.

Transcription

MADE BY FRANK HOLTON CO. CHICAGO

Type

Inscription

Location

On the side of the middle valve.

Transcription

UNION MPBP B&SW LABEL 0 1/2 FRANK HOLTON & CO. CHICAGO 28863

Type

Inscription

Location

On the side of a valve.

Transcription

1

Type

Inscription

Location

On the side of a valve.

Transcription

2

Type

Inscription

Location

On the side of a valve.

Transcription

3

Type

Inscription

Location

On the main tuning slide.

Transcription

PAT.FEB.28.99.

Type

Inscription

Location

On the main tuning slide.

Transcription

0

Type

Inscription

Location

On the mouthpiece.

Transcription

VINCENT BACH CORP MT VERNON NY 10-1/2 C

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Trumpet

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Brass

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Musical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Musical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Height, diameter of the bell, length, and weight of the trumpet.

Height

7 in

Length

17-11/16 in

Diameter

4-13/16 in

Weight

41.2 oz

Material

Brass