Appalachian Dulcimer

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Object Details

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

Credit Line

Gift of Virginia O. Jeffreys

ID Number

1993.0569.05

accession number

1993.0569

catalog number

1993.0569.05

Object Name

dulcimer

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

place made

United States

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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/ng49ca746a4-45ba-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_607603