Reproduction African-American Banjo

Description:

This banjo was made by Robert Klinger in Washington, D.C. in 1981. The banjo is a reproduction of an African-American banjo (catalog number 1990.0164.01) that was made in the shop of the National Museum of American History’s conservation lab.

Date Made: 1981

Maker: Klinger, Robert

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: District of Columbia, Washington

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1981.3019.01Nonaccession Number: 1981.3019Catalog Number: 1981.3019.01

Object Name: banjo

Physical Description: wood (part material)metal (part material)Measurements: overall: 31 in x 10 in x 3 1/2 in; 78.74 cm x 25.4 cm x 8.89 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-5227-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606812

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