Name/Title
Suona(mussette)Entry/Object ID
2019.0220.0005Description
Silver colored metal mussette used by Tripoli Shriners in Oriental band parades. 18.5" tall, 4.5" wide bell. 6 finger holes, 1 curved finger support. Mouthpiece is an off shape and has circular balls spaced along the piece. Text stamped into bell area: Pat. Apl'd For. C. 1917. Made by Frank Holtan, Elkhorn, Wis, Tripoli model with outline of sword. Text is written inside.
2. Silver colored metal mouthpiece cover 4.5"x.75" dia.
3. Silver colored metal removable top of mouthpiece cover. 1x.75"dia. Fits on top of cover.
4. Black leather horn case. Inside purple cloth. 20.5" tall x 5" dia. bell, 7" circumference. Open at bell end so horn will fit inside.
5. Bell end of hard case cover. 5.25" dia. Black leather outside. 3/16" high brass rim around case. Purple cloth inside.Collection
Artifact General CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2019.0220Source or Donor
Unknown donorAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
HornNomenclature Primary Object Term
Device, Sound SignalingNomenclature Sub-Class
Sound Communication DevicesNomenclature Class
Sound Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationSearch Terms
horn, music
