Appalachian Dulcimer
Appalachian Dulcimer
- Description
- This Appalachian dulcimer was made by an unknown maker in the United States, undetermined date. It is a single-bout dulcimer, with 18 metal frets, 2 C-shaped sound holes with flourishes, carved out pegbox for 3 mechanical tuners, and a rounded head.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- dulcimer
- place made
- United States
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 3/4 in x 5 1/2 in x 26 1/2 in; 6.985 cm x 13.97 cm x 67.31 cm
- ID Number
- 1993.0569.05
- accession number
- 1993.0569
- catalog number
- 1993.0569.05
- Credit Line
- Gift of Virginia O. Jeffreys
- 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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