Soldier's cornet and case

Titles: Soldier's cornet and case (Supplied title)

Description: Silver cornet (.1) in its original leather case (.2). The cornet was used by Arthur W. Riches, who served as principal musician in the 13th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Spanish-American War. The cornet's horn is engraved "Presented to Principal Musician Arthur W. Riches by the Officers / 13th Minn. Vol. Inf." The locking leather case has a carrying handle and a large front flap covering a pocket.

Dates

• 1898 - 1899 (Spanish-American War) (Use)

Creation

• source: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 13th (1898-1899)
• owned/used by: Riches, Private Arthur W.

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 7355.1,2

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 2 items

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 23.5 centimeters height (7355.2, case)
• 36 centimeters width (7355.2, case)
• 15 centimeters depth (7355.2, case)

Subjects

How can we help?

• Help / About Collections Online
• Learn about the Collections
• Contact the Gale Family Library for help with research, orders, and use/licensing
• Have feedback or comments on the new Collections Online system? Please fill in the Collections Online Feedback Form.