Theorbo Guitar

Description:

This guitar was made by Laurent in Paris, France around 1790-1800. It is a twelve course (4x2, 3x1?, 5x1) theorbo guitar with a pine top and maple back and sides. This guitar bears the printed label: “AU CISTERE ALLEMAND [/] LAURENT, [/] Maitre & Marchand Luthier, [/] Passage du Saumon, Quartier Monmartre [/]et Montorgueil.” The provenance and date of this guitar are subject to study.

Date Made: 1790-1800

Maker: Laurent

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: France: Île-de-France, Paris

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Credit Line: Made available through the Cooper Union Museum

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.60.1386Accession Number: 227687Catalog Number: 60.1386

Object Name: English guitarenglish guitarguitar

Measurements: overall: 44 1/4 in x 12 in x 4 1/2 in; 112.395 cm x 30.48 cm x 11.43 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-24f0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_605702

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