Appalachian Dulcimer

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Description:

This Appalachian dulcimer was made by an unknown maker in the United States, undetermined date. It is a single-bout dulcimer, with a wood nut and bridge to accommodate four strings, 15 metal frets, 2 S-shaped sound holes made of 7 smaller holes and 6 larger individual sound holes, 1 extantwooden friction peg, carved out pegbox for 4 pegs, and a rounded head.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments, Music & Musical Instruments, Dulcimers

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Credit Line: Gift of Virginia O. Jeffreys

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1993.0569.03Accession Number: 1993.0569Catalog Number: 1993.0569.03

Object Name: dulcimer

Physical Description: wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 4 in x 6 in x 33 in; 10.16 cm x 15.24 cm x 83.82 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-45b8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_607601

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