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Soldier's cornet and case
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| 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. |
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| Quantity | 2 items |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 23.5 centimeters height case 36 centimeters width case 15 centimeters depth case |
| Nomenclature | Cornet (aerophone) Case (container) |
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Source: United States Army, 13th Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1898-1899) Owned/used by: Riches, Private Arthur W., Principal Musician Used in Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States Spanish-American War, 1898--Music and the war. Music. Instruments Military. 1898-1899 (Spanish American War & Leech Lake Uprising). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Use: 1898 - 1899 Spanish-American War |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 7355.1-2 |