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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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_606734