Érard Hurdy-Gurdy
Érard Hurdy-Gurdy
- Description (Brief)
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This hurdy-gurdy was made by Érard in Macon, France, 19th century. It is a small hurdy-gudy with4 strings (1 melody, 3 drones), and 11 keys. The instrument is stamped:
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ERRARD
A MACON - Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Hurdy Gurdy
- hurdy-gurdy
- date made
- 19th century
- Measurements
- overall: 14 in; 35.56 cm
- ID Number
- MI.60.1356
- accession number
- 227687
- catalog number
- 60.1356
- 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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