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Clarinet in E-flat by Graves & Co., Winchester, New Hampshire, 1833-1845

Graves clarinet in its case NMM 10022. Clarinet in E-flat by Graves & Co., Winchester, New Hampshire, 1833-1845 Left side of Graves clarinet Back side of Graves clarinet Right side of Graves clarinet

NMM 10022. Clarinet in E-flat by Graves & Co., Winchester, New Hampshire, 1833-1845. Four sections. Stamped on bottom joint: GRAVES & Co / WINCHESTER / N. H.; on top joint and bell: [eagle] / GRAVES & Co / WINCHESTER / N. H. / Eb. Cocus, ivory ferrules. Thirteen brass keys with flat, round key covers, mounted in blocks; springs attached to keys. Length (top of barrel to bottom of bell), 429 mm. Original box. Board of Trustees, 2001.

Maker's Signature Stamped on Top Joint

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Maker's stamp on top joint

Views of Selected Keys, Integral Thumb Rest, and Rollers

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E-flat1/B-flat2 key

e-flat1 / b-flat2 key mounted in block

Integral thumb rest

Integral thumb rest

Rollers

Touchpieces of e / b1 and f-sharp / c-sharp2 keys are both furnished with rollers.

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