Violin Bow

Violin Bow

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Description
This bow was made by an unknown maker, probably in England, 18th century. It is a violin bow made of a very dark brown ironwood. It is both octagonal and fluted. The button is of ivory and is not original to the bow. The unlined ivory frog has an open trench with a 19-point star to one side and a 17-point star on the other side inlaid in black compound with a ring of black around it. The throat opening of the frog is 10.0 mm. The throat at the head is 11.0 mm. There is an ebony face plate on the tip. The bow has no modern camber.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
bow
date made
18th century
Physical Description
ironwood (overall material)
ebony (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
horsehair (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5/8 in x 27 1/2 in x 1 1/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 69.85 cm x 2.8575 cm
ID Number
1994.0036.05
accession number
1994.0036
catalog number
1994.0036.05
Credit Line
Gift of Lex K. Larson in memory of Arthur Larson
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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