Punch,  25 (1853), 267.

A Trumpet with a Cold

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Invention, Instruments, Music, Sound, Disease


    Discusses Mr Sommer's claim that his 'Sommerphone' musical instrument is strongly affected by severe weather. Anticipates the possibility that musical instruments, as well as singers, will be complaining of colds.



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