German Scheitholt Zither
German Scheitholt Zither
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- Description
- This German Scheitholt style zither was made by an unknown maker in Dutch County, Pennsylvania between 1880 and 1920. It has a rectangular shaped body with dark walnut sides and back, with 8 strings, wood nut and bridge, 15 metal frets, two round sound holes, scalloped head with 8 metal tuning pins. According to the donor, this type of instrument is also known as a “zitter.”
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- zither
- date made
- 1880 - 1920
- place made
- United States: Pennsylvania
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in x 36 1/4 in; 8.255 cm x 10.795 cm x 92.075 cm
- ID Number
- 1980.0332.01
- catalog number
- 1980.0332.01
- accession number
- 1980.0332
- Credit Line
- Gift of Alan Kemper
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Dulcimers
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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