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Subject Index: Musical Instrument, North America

Works of Art (15)

Bassoon, ca. 1811, John Meacham (American), Albany, New York, Maple, brass (89.4.884)
Cuatro puertorriqueño, 2003, Luis Angel Colón, Wood, metal, wire (2003.216.1)
Grand piano, 1868, Steinway & Sons, New York, Wood, metal (1985.407)
Guitar, ca. 1838, Christian Frederick Martin (American, born Germany), New York, Wood, various materials (1979.380a)
Keyed bugle, ca. 1835–50, Graves and Company, Winchester, New Hampshire, Copper, nickel-silver, other materials (89.4.2326)
Merengue en Boca Chica, 1983, Rafael Ferrer (American, born Puerto Rico), Oil on canvas (1984.2)
Oboe, ca. 1800, Jacob Anthony (German), Philadelphia, Boxwood, ivory, brass (1997.272)
Over-the-shoulder bugle, ca. 1860, John F. Stratton (American), New York, Nickel-silver (89.4.2295)
Rattle, whistle, and bells, 1755–68, Nicholas Roosevelt (American), Gold, coral (47.70)
Side drum, ca. 1800, United States, Wood, various materials (58.82)
Side drum, ca. 1860, Attributed to Ernest Vogt, Philadelphia, Wood, various materials (89.4.2162)
Chegah-Skah-Hdah, 19th century, Sioux, Plain States, Wood, metal, leather (89.4.597)
Courting Flute, ca. 1850–1900, Sioux, Great Plains, Red pipestone (catlinite), lead, Native-tanned leather (89.4.3371)
Frame Drum, 19th century, Dakota, Siouan Family, Wood, various materials (89.4.560ab)
Whistle, 19th century, United States, Wood, metal, feathers (89.4.2058)

Thematic Essays (4)