Trumpet in B-flat

Gebruder Alexander (German, active 1802–1950)

about 1920

Object PlaceMainz, Germany

Medium/TechniqueBrass, nickel silver

DimensionsLength x width: 44 x 18.5 cm (17 5/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Bell diameter: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)

Credit LineGift of Robert Hazen

Accession number2012.948

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ClassificationsMusical instruments

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InscriptionsEmbossed medallion on bell: GEBR. / ALEXANDER / MAINZ / W. GERMANYProvenanceBefore about 1998, Robert Sheldon, Moultonborough, New Hampshire; by about 1998, sold by Sheldon to Robert M. Hazen, Bethesda, Maryland; 2012, gift of Hazen to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 28, 2012)