c. 1925 Conn Pan American Universal 42B Trumpet GL-275_A1-43

Title: Trumpet

Maker: Pan American / C. G. Conn

Model: Universal 42B

Date: c. 1925

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: P61951

Accession Number: GL-275_A1-43

Provenance: Gift of Kathy Hess, 2018

Description

Key: C, likely

Pitch: Low

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Engraved bell with “PAN-AMERICAN / MADE - IN / ELKHART - IND. / U.S.A.” surrounded by floral scrolling decoration.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: TBD

Notes:

• Stop rod on tuning end

• Mother-of-pearl valve caps

• The Pan American Universal 42B trumpet model is included on Page 6 of the 1925 Pan American “General Catalog.” The Pan American Band Instrument Company was a subsidiary of C. G. Conn, Ltd. and produced budget-friendly instruments for students.

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