Clarinet
Object number2011.99.1 a-e
Manufacturer
Wurutze
Date1938
OriginChicago, IL
OriginCincinnati, OH
Mediumplastic; metal; cork; wood
Credit LineGift of Ron Lach
DescriptionBlack plastic clarinet f mouthpiece, barrel, upper joint, lower joint, and bellDimensions23.25 x 3 in. (59.1 x 7.6 cm)Inscriptions(a)
Hand engraved on lower sides: "1938".
(c)
Maker's information engraved on front, between the B-flat and A keys "L. P / C" ; "[star] / CHICAGO / WURUTZE / CINCINNATI / [star]"..
Serial number engraved on top back center, beneath cork "058774L".
(d)
Serial number engraved on backside bottom, above cork "058774L".
(e)
Maker's information engraved on front, center "L. P / C" ; "[star] / CHICAGO / WURUTZE / CINCINNATI / [star]".
Historical NotesClarinet played by donor Ron Lach's grandfather in a local Sharpsburg Polish polka band. Though he does not remember his grandfather's first name, his last name was Lach. He also does not remember what mill his grandfather worked in, but does remember that he was from Poland and was a foreman. On Friday nights and most weekends he played this clarinet in a local band.
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