Practice Violoncello Case

Practice Violoncello Case

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Description

This custom case was made for a Dunn & Co. practice violoncello (Cat. #60.1410). It is made of mahogany with brass fittings. The case is stamped:

DUNN & CO CALCUTTA

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
case
date made
19th century
maker
Dunn & Co.
place made
United Kingdom: England
Physical Description
mahogany (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 3/4 in x 7 in x 49 1/2 in; 19.685 cm x 17.78 cm x 125.73 cm
ID Number
MI.60.1410.01
catalog number
60.1410.01
accession number
227687
Credit Line
Made available through the Cooper Union Museum
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Cellos
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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