English Theorbo Guitar
English Theorbo Guitar
- Description (Brief)
- 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
- Object Name
- english guitar
- place made
- United Kingdom: England
- 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
- ID Number
- MI.60.1384
- accession number
- 227687
- catalog number
- 60.1384
- Credit Line
- Made available through the Cooper Union Museum
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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