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Civil War saxhorn
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| Description | Saxhorn used by Kelsey D. Chase, Musician in the 2nd Minnesota Regiment, Company K, during the Civil War. The saxhorn is a valved brass instrument developed during the 1830s. The backward-facing bell version became the most common brass instrument in Civil War bands because troops marching behind the band could hear the music. |
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| Quantity | 2 items |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 36 1/2 inches length 10 1/2 inches width 9 1/4 inches depth |
| Nomenclature | Saxhorn |
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Used by: Chase, Kelsey D. Source: United States Army, 2nd Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1865), Company K Used in Minnesota, United States Used in Civil War Music. Instruments Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 Civil War |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 6764 |
