Chitarra Battente Guitar

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Object Details

Description

This chitarra battente guitar was made by an unknown maker in Italy around 1775-1799. It is a seven course (7x2) guitar with a spruce or cedar top and fluted walnut ribbed back and sides. The top of the guitar features ornate inlays and decorations.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Made available through the Cooper Union Museum

Date made

1775-1799

ID Number

MI.60.1369

accession number

227687

catalog number

60.1369

Object Name

guitar

Measurements

overall: 40 1/4 in x 11 7/8 in x 8 in; 102.235 cm x 30.1625 cm x 20.32 cm

place made

Italy

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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments

Music & Musical Instruments

Guitars

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-2b4e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_605741