Case, Instrument

outside wear

Name/Title

Case, Instrument

Entry/Object ID

2010.26.1.2

Description

Cornet case for 2010.26.1.1. Leather exterior with metal lock and side reinforcements for keeping the case closed. Metal frame extending around edges and leather-covered metal handle. Interior is purple velveteen in two sections. Interior of top section is deep and padded. The bottom section has a cover, the top of which has a form with leather strap and heavy snap to support the cornet and hold it in place. There are two indentations along top side for extra valves ? (empty) and small silver pivoting tabs to hold them in place. There are also two more pivoting tabs attached to the leather case to hold this cover in place. Along bottom edge are four holes for holding mouthpieces. Area below this cover is also deep and lined with purple velveteen. A piece of wood has been attached to the area beneath the lock, probably for reinforcement.

Acquisition

Accession

2010.26

Source or Donor

Tomasini, Donna M.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In memory of the George Cook Family

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1940

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Case, Musical Instrument

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Musical Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Musical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

6 in

Length

16 in

Material

Leather, Suede, Metal, Wood