Civil War saxhorn

Titles: Civil War saxhorn (Supplied title)

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.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)

Creation

• used by: Chase, Kelsey D.
• source: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865), Company K

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 6764

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 2 items

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 36 1/2 inches length
• 10 1/2 inches width
• 9 1/4 inches depth

Subjects

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