Appalachian Dulcimer

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Object Details

Description

This Appalachian dulcimer was made by an unknown maker in Kentucky, between 1900 and 1925. It has a modified hourglass-shaped body made of cherry, with three strings (one melody string and two drone strings), wood nut and bridge, 18 metal frets, open sides in place of sound holes, 3 wooden friction pegs, open pegbox, and rectangular head.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

1990 - 1925

ID Number

MI.67.007

catalog number

67.007

accession number

272441

Object Name

dulcimer

Physical Description

cherry (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 2 7/8 in x 7 1/2 in x 28 7/8 in; 7.3025 cm x 19.05 cm x 73.3425 cm

place made

United States: Kentucky, Kentucky

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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/ng49ca746a4-466a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_606072