Italian Virginal
Italian Virginal
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- Description (Brief)
- This harpsichord was made by an unknown maker in Italy, in the 17th century. It is a rectangular-shaped virginal with a compass of C/E - c3, and a disposition of 1 x 8’. The instrument has a cypress soundboard, and boxwood naturals and ebony accidentals. The soundboard contains a parchment rose in a six-segment pattern.
- The inseparable case is made of painted wood with painted garlands, bows and fruit. The instrument was acquired without a stand or legs.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- harpsichord
- date made
- 17th century
- place made
- Italy
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- paint (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 9 1/2 in x 54 1/2 in x 17 1/2 in; 24.13 cm x 138.43 cm x 44.45 cm
- ID Number
- MI.095236
- accession number
- 26256
- catalog number
- 095236
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Harpsichords
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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