20.92.1

Trombone

1854 Approximate

Over the Shoulder Trombone. OTS Trombone. Alto Horn. Material: metal. Size: 6" W. x 35" L. x 7" D. Description: brass horn; three keys and tubing; long horn extends from tubing and resembles a trombone shape. String activated rotary valves.

Civil War era trombone. The band played in front of the soldiers so the bell would face them and they could hear the music. American made instruments used the string system for the values and the European made instruments used the mechanical linkage system. Information provided by Frank Heath 13 June 2019.