Distin, Henry John

Distin, Henry JohnDistin, Henry JohnHenry John Distin 1878 mus instrs 255 & 386 Bowery 1879-80 " 115 E. 13th Born July 22, 1819 in London, Distin was a member of a well-known family of musicians, musical instrument makers and dealers. With his father, John Distin (1793-1863), and brothers, Henry first toured the United States in 1849 as a member of the extremely successful Distin brass ensemble (see Lawrence 1988:593-95). In 1846, Distin began work as the English agent for the French instrument…