Object Details
Description (Brief)
This ceramic violin was made in 19th century Europe by an unknown maker. The violin is unstrung and would not function well as an instrument because of its lack of sonority. There is a colorful scene painted onto the violin’s table and fingerboard.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Evelyn and Phil Spitalny
ID Number
1991.0120.01
accession number
1991.0120
catalog number
1991.0120.01
Object Name
Violin
Measurements
overall: case: 8 3/4 in x 24 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in; 22.225 cm x 62.23 cm x 26.67 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_607086