Tenor Saxophone Used by Sullivan Jackson
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Artifact Overview
Dr. Sullivan Jackson, a lifelong music lover, began playing the tenor saxophone as a teenager. While in medical school, he toured in a band called "Doctors of Rhythm" and used his earnings to pay for his education. Jackson ended his professional musical career to become a dentist; however, he still played saxophone privately and frequently hosted traveling musicians at his Selma, Alabama home.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Saxophone
Date Made
circa 1968
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Dr. Sullivan & Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home
Object ID
2023.50.1802.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Metal
Plastic
Felt paper
Leather
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 32 in
Width: 18.5 in
Length: 6 in
Inscriptions
near bell on side:
Henri / Selmer / Paris / Selmer / Made in France
backside bottom near curve:
Made in France / Brev. 5GDG-920653 / U.S. Pat. 2940640 / U.S. Pat. 2710558 / U.S. Pat. 2846917 / M 159162
connector on bell:
59 / 162
back of neckpiece:
Selmer / Paris
stamp towards bottom bell:
Mark VI
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