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Glenn Appalachian Dulcimer

American History Museum

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    Object Details

    Description

    This Appalachian dulcimer was made by Clifford Glenn in Banner Elk, North Carolina, in 1964. It is a double-bout dulcimer with walnut sides, back, and fingerboard. This dulcimer has three strings (one melody and two drones), wood nut and bridge, 17 metal frets, 4 heart-shaped sound holes, 3 wooden friction pegs, carved out pegbox, and a rounded head.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Credit Line

    Gift of Eleanor Stafford, M.D. and Margaret Stafford

    date made

    1964

    ID Number

    1988.0045.01

    accession number

    1988.0045

    catalog number

    1988.0045.01

    Object Name

    dulcimer

    Physical Description

    walnut (overall material)

    Measurements

    overall: 2 3/4 in x 6 3/4 in x 34 1/2 in; 6.985 cm x 17.145 cm x 87.63 cm

    place made

    United States: North Carolina, Banner Elk

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    Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
    Music & Musical Instruments
    Dulcimers

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4d74-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_606734

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