Clarinet in B-flat
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Clarinet in B-flat

TitleClarinet in B-flat
ArtistBenjamin Ferris and Simon Giffin
Dateca. 1822 19th century
MediumBoxwood, ivory, brass
ClassificationAerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed cylindrical
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1987
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Clarinet in B-flat” is a work by Benjamin Ferris and Simon Giffin, dated ca. 1822. It is executed in boxwood, ivory, brass and classified as aerophone-reed vibrated-single reed cylindrical. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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