Half-Bout Zither

Half-Bout Zither

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Description
This zither was made by an unknown maker in the United States, undetermined date. It is a half-bout zither, with eight extant tuning pins and nine pin holes, 14 metal frets, 2 s-shaped sound holes, and a rounded head.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
zither
place made
United States
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/4 in x 7 in x 33 1/2 in; 8.255 cm x 17.78 cm x 85.09 cm
ID Number
1993.0569.02
accession number
1993.0569
catalog number
1993.0569.02
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia O. Jeffreys
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Dulcimers
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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