Clarinet in A

Date1816-1835

Maker George Catlin

OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

MediumBoxwood, ivory, brass

DimensionsOL: 28 3/8" (5 keys); 3 1/4" at widest point of bell

Credit LinePartial Gift from Dan F. and Phyllis A. Morse and Museum Purchase

Object number2006-88

DescriptionA five-key clarinet in A made by G. Catlin of Philadelphia. The boxwood body is made in 4 sections plus reproduction mouthpiece, 5 ivory rings, and brass keys.
Inscribedsee "marks"
MarkingsBottom section stamped twice with "G. CATLIN / PHILADA"; middle section stamped the same once; top once
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Dan F. Morse and Phyllis A. Morse, acquired by CW in 2006