English Theorbo Guitar

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Description:

This guitar was made by an unknown maker in England. It is a six course (6x2) theorbo guitar with a pine top, and cypress back and sides. The theorbo pegbox is incomplete and the provenance of this guitar is subject to study.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England

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Credit Line: Made available through the Cooper Union Museum

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.60.1384Accession Number: 227687Catalog Number: 60.1384

Object Name: english guitar

Measurements: overall: 40 5/8 in x 13 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in; 103.1875 cm x 34.29 cm x 12.065 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-2ed2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_605701

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