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Bugle

1916-1970

United States, North and Central America

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

An 1892 model civilian field trumpet or bugle. The body is composed of brass-colored metal with patina. The mouthpiece is made of silver metal. The trumpet has two circular attachments on the interior of the tubes. A stamp above the bell reads, [U.S. REGULATION / MADE IN U.S.A.].

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Catalog reference: 2017.111.18

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