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Selmer Tenor Saxophone, used by John Coltrane

National Museum of American History

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Object Details

Coltrane, John
Selmer, Henri
Description (Brief)
Made by Selmer. Paris, France. 1965.
Mark VI model, Serial #125571. Accessioned with case and accessories. Previously owned and used by John Coltrane.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Jowcol Music LLC
1965
ID Number
2014.0048.01
accession number
2014.0048
catalog number
2014.0048.01
serial number
125571
patent number
2710558
2846917
Object Name
saxophone
Physical Description
brass, organic material, felt, leather; cork (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 34 in x 6 in x 6 in; 86.36 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm
saxophone: 29 3/4 in x 10 3/4 in x 6 in; 75.565 cm x 27.305 cm x 15.24 cm
neck: 8 1/4 in x 3 5/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 20.955 cm x 9.2075 cm x 4.1275 cm
mouthpiece: 4 1/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 10.4775 cm x 2.8575 cm
place made
France: Île-de-France, Paris
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Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1590825
Usage of Metadata (Object Detail Text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-792d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

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