Clarinet in C

Date1823-1828

Maker Firth & Hall (USA, New York, founded 1821)

MediumBoxwood, ivory, brass

DimensionsOL: 22 7/8" (5 keys); 3" widest point of bell

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

Object number2006-92

DescriptionA five-key clarinet in C made by Firth and Hall of New York. The body is made of boxwood, with 6 ivory rings separating the 5 sections, and a mouthpiece of black wood. The keys are made of brass.
Inscribedsee "marks"
MarkingsBottom & top: FIRTH & HALL / 358 / PEARL ST / N. YORK
Just above bottom and below top: FIRTH & HALL / N. YORK
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Dan F. Morse and Phyllis A. Morse, acquired by CW in 2006