Banjo Case

Description:

This case was made by an unknown maker in the United States, 1920s. It is a banjo case, made of fiberboard, with metal fittings, leather covered handle, and blue plush lining. It was accessioned with banjo (Cat. #1992.0482.01)

Date Made: 1920s

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Credit Line: From the family of Frances Chenoeth Coan

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1992.0482.01.01Catalog Number: 1992.0482.01.01Accession Number: 1992.0482

Object Name: case

Physical Description: fiberboard (overall material)metal (overall material)fabric (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5 1/2 in x 35 3/4 in x 15 in; 13.97 cm x 90.805 cm x 38.1 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-ce6f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1802831

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