Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bugle
Object Number:
1948.143
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Brass, cord
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 6 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 33 x 15.9 x 9.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on bell: "SAÑUDO MUELAY CIA. / HABANA"
Description:
Brass bugle with removable mouthpiece, applied band with stamped border at end of bell, and red cord with two tassels closely wrapped around tubing at center.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this bugle was captured in Cuba by Colonel George Creighton Webb (1853-1948) during the Spanish-American War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Jorge R. André
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.