Object Details
patentee
Springer, Alfred
maker
Springer, Alfred
Description
This aluminum violin was patented by Alfred Springer of Cincinnati, Ohio and received U.S. Patent number 451,863 in 1891. It is a violin in traditional form with a body of aluminum, bearing etched
representation of purfling and figure. This violin is made of aluminum ribs joined to aluminum table and back with aluminum pins, plain maple violin neck, pegbox and scroll, and an unvarnished body.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1891
patent date
1891-05-05
ID Number
MI.251412
accession number
48889
catalog number
251412
patent number
451,863
Object Name
violin
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
aluminum (overall material)
maple (neck material)
ebony or ebonized wood (fingerboard; tail piece; tuning pegs material)
Measurements
overall: 23 3/4 in x 7 7/8 in x 2 5/8 in; 60.325 cm x 20.0025 cm x 6.6675 cm
Place Made
United States: Ohio, Cincinnati
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_606802