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Manufactured John F. Stratton, New York, ca
1860. Nickel Silver,
with three top action American string rotary valves. It is 40 3/4" long, and has
a bell diameter of 8". "John F. Stratton, 105 & 107 E. 22nd St, NY.
This horn belonged to 3rd Class Musician
Perry Melville, who played with the Norfolk Brigade Band of the New York
Volunteers. He was born December 28, 1845, in Starkey, New York. He enlisted
January 4, 1864, at the age of 18, for a period of three years. He was
discharged July 9, 1865, and died February 19, 1932. |