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Instrument case owned by Stanely Clarke

late 20th century

Vernon, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Black vinyl case with metal clasp left of the handle. Two (2) locking clasps on either end of the top. Trimmed in white on outside. Interior lined with black fuzzy synthetic fabric and padded depressions where the bass rests. Compartment at the front left that snaps closed. Attached to the lid of the compartment is a metal plaque with the manufacturer information. Spare set of keys found in baggie in the compartment inside the case.

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Catalog reference: 2013.160.2.2

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