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Cornet

Object number2016.134.1 a-f

MediumBrass/Metal/Leather/Fabric

Credit LineGift of Carol Shelton

DescriptionCornet with accessories and case.Dimensions(a) Height ~8, Width 5.5, Length 12.75;
(b) Width 1.125, Length 6.313, Depth 0.5;
(c) Width 1.063, Length 3.438, Depth 0.5;
(d) Length 2.25, Diameter 1.125;
(e) Height 6.25, Width 1.875, Depth 0.875;
(f) Height 10.25, Width 6, Length 15.125.
Cornet (a) with long mouthpiece extension (b), mouthpiece (d), and lyre (e): Height 8.438, Width 5.5, Length 16.
Cornet (a) with short mouthpiece extension (c), mouthpiece (d), and lyre (e): Height 8.438, Width 5.5, Length 13.188.
Inscriptions(a)
Inscribed numbers on each of the valve cylinders: "43" on rear cylinder, "44 / 2" on center cylinder, and "45" on front cylinder.
Historical NotesCornet and case that belonged to donor Carol Shelton's great uncle Alexander Wilt. Wilt had a bakery in the North Side of Pittsburgh. He was born in 1884. He married Ethel Louise Wilt and they eventually ended up in Ohio.

Previous owner Alexander Wilt (born 1884)

Related person Ethel Louise Wilt

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